John Dos Passos, author of the U.S.A. trilogy and many other works, first visited Key West in the
1920s and told his friend Ernest Hemingway about the place. He met his wife Katy at the
Hemingways' -- the couple rented this house at 1401 Pine St., then the outskirts of town,
during the winter of 1934.
SCHOLARSHIPS
We are pleased to announce the recipients of the three named scholarships for the 2008 session, New Voices!
Joyce Horton Johnson Fiction Award
Winner: Mehdi Okasi
Runner-Up: Nami Mun
Runner-Up: Nami Mun
Marianne Russo Scholarship
Winner: Kristen-Paige Madonia
Runner-Up: Katherine Schaefer
Runner-Up: Katherine Schaefer
Scotti Merrill Memorial Scholarship
Winner: Nancy Pearson
Runner-Up: Jacqueline LaMon
Runner-Up: Jacqueline LaMon
Financial Assistance for Writers
In connection with the special topic this year, we encourage new and emerging writers to attend the Seminar and our Writers' Workshop Program. We are offering significant financial assistance for new writers, published and unpublished, seasoned and neophyte. Details.
Financial Assistance for Teachers & Librarians
Teachers and librarians hold a special place in the heart of the Seminar. We recognize that without you, there would probably be very few readers, indeed. We also realize that Key West in January is not an inexpensive destination, especially for those on a teacher's salary. We are most pleased that through the generous support of Judy Blume/Kids Fund we are able to offer limited financial assistance for librarians and teachers to attend either Seminar session. Details.