For 27 years Book-It has assembled seasons that mix classic works with contemporary, entertainment with thoughtful themes, and challenging ideas with pure celebration. Every story in our 2016-17 season gives us a compelling perspective on the universal search for self. Who are we? Why are we here? What does it all mean? We are so …
Hemingway in 1923 Born July 21, 1899 in Oak Park, Illinois, Ernest Miller Hemingway was raised by his physician father and musician mother. A writer from an early age, Hemingway was first published at 17 by his school newspaper and, rather than attending college, went to work for the Kansas City Star as a reporter …