National Steinbeck Center

Join us TOMORROW Thursday, May 13th, at 5:00 p.m. PST for this FREE Webinar for our newest Inspired Talk with Dr. David Wrobel (NSC Visiting Scholar) and hosted by National Steinbeck Center Board Member Dennis Donohue! Dean David Wrobel is the David L. Boren Professor and Merrick Chair of Western American History at OU. A historian of the American West and American thought and culture, his course offerings include the introductory survey, US History, 1865-Present, The Progressive Era, The Great Depression and New Deal, and John Steinbeck’s America, as well as graduate seminars on the American West. Register TODAY for this one-of-a-kind conversation @ https://bit.ly/3vx3VaM. Any questions, email [email protected].

Today we thought we'd share one of our favorite quotes, engraved on a rock just outside the front doors of the National Steinbeck Center.

Remembering Ed Ricketts who passed away on May 11, 1948. He was gentle but capable of ferocity, small and slight but strong as an ox, loyal and untrustworthy, generous but gave little and received much. His thinking was as paradoxical as his life. John Steinbeck

We value virtue but do not discuss it. The honest bookkeeper, the faithful wife, the earnest scholar get little of our attention compared to the embezzler, the tramp, the cheat. - John Steinbeck, Travels with Charley

Join us the for the National Steinbeck Center’s premier global virtual events. You can join us from your desktop, laptop, tablet, or phone as we continue to deliver impactful programming. Inspired Talk Series Webcast with Dr. David Wrobel - Register at https://bit.ly/3vx3VaM.... Writers Seminar with Marcia Rosen & Shelley Blanton-Stroud - Register at https://bit.ly/3au74PE. Book Launch Webcast with Amy Wu "From Farms to Incubators"- Register at https://bit.ly/3u2LQB6 If you should have any questions, please email [email protected] for more information.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to day for our Grand Re-Opening! It was wonderful to see all of you, catch up with more of our Members, and welcome a few first time guests! We also thank Salinas Councilman Steve McShane for honoring us with this beautiful certificate from the City. We hope to see more of our community inside the Center soon!

"Thoughts are slow and deep and golden in the morning." -John Steinbeck, Tortilla Flat

For this #wisdomwednesday how about a John Steinbeck quote There ain’t no sin and there ain’t no virtue. There’s just stuff people do. John Steinbeck, The Grapes of Wrath

June 1960, Steinbeck commissions the construction of a special vehicle a sturdy truck on the back of which is mounted a camper in which he can sleep, cook and work. He names the truck "Rocinante" in honor of Don Quixote's horse.

This Memorial Day we praise the men and women who sacrificed their lives in the name of our country. Their selfless devotion, outstanding courage, and honor inspires us to make their sacrifice meaningful.

Thoughts are slow and deep and golden in the morning.--John Steinbeck, Tortilla Flat, which was published on May 28, 1935

For this week’s #TeachingTuesday we would like to make a very special Steinbeck Young Authors announcement. Please give a great big round of applause to this year’s Day of Writing Award Recipients from our Middle School Day of Writing Contest. We had so many thoughtful and exceptional essay entries this year and it was tough for our judges to decide on the ones that stood out the most. This year’s award recipients, went above and beyond and excelled in crafting strong narr...atives that captivated the reader with their insightful observations and arguments. We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the wonderful educators and administrators who participated in this year’s Steinbeck Young Authors Day of Writing, now on its 18th year. We hope that you will join us again in Fall to continue the next chapter of our award-winning Steinbeck Young Authors Program and shape the next generation of authors. We invite all of our followers to congratulate our young authors in the comments below. If you are a teacher or educator and would like to learn more about the Steinbeck Young Authors program and how you and your students can participate, email [email protected]. See more

"It might be better for you to come out from under your might-have-beens, into the winds of the world." -Steinbeck, East of Eden

Join us TOMORROW Thursday, May 20th at 5:00 pm for our newest Book Launch Webcast with Author Amy Wu. Farms to Incubators is a must-read book for everyone interested in tech innovation and food security and offers exhilarating role models for young women, a thought-provoking glimpse into the future of food production, and a fascinating investigation of how women leaders are profitably disrupting the world's oldest industry. REGISTER TODAY https://bit.ly/3u2LQB6

You may have your own favorite #steinbeck book but have you ever wondered which authors or books were Steinbeck’s favorites? John Steinbeck was known to be a real fan of Robert Louis Stevenson who ironically also left a mark on the Monterey Peninsula. Specifically, Steinbeck loved Treasure Island. Steinbeck even linked the story to the area. To quote Steinbeck himself, Monterey is a city with a long and brilliant literary tradition. It remembers with pleasure and some glory that Robert Louis Stevenson lived there. ‘Treasure Island’ certainly has the topography and the coastal plan of Pt. Lobos. Pictured here is a cover of the famous book and a beautiful shot of Pt. Lobos. #nationalsteinbeckcenter #steinbeck #johnsteinbeck #robertlouisstevenson #treasureisland #montereybay #montereypeninsula #pointlobos #greatauthors #reading

Join us on Thursday, May 20th at 5:00 pm for our newest Book Launch Webcast with Author Amy Wu. Farms to Incubators is a must-read book for everyone interested in tech innovation and food security and offers exhilarating role models for young women, a thought-provoking glimpse into the future of food production, and a fascinating investigation of how women leaders are profitably disrupting the world's oldest industry. REGISTER TODAY https://bit.ly/3u2LQB6

In May, 1938, John Steinbeck, Author received the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for the dramatization of "Of Mice and Men."

J oin us on November 14th, starting at 1:00 pm for our Veteran's Celebration and Film Premiere of the Award-Winning Film "Fruits of Peace." Two families struggle to pick up the pieces and repair the damage done by a long, violent Vietnam War, and they find themselves forever connected. Watch the Trailer http://ow.ly/Z06p50C7xMH This extraordinary event will include a special presentation, "Steinbeck, the War Correspondent", from our Visiting Scholar, Dr. David Wrobel. In addi...tion, a Q&A from local Veterans Sid Williams, Phillip Butler, and Tom Griffin, and Film Q&A's with the filmmakers and film participants. REGISTER today for this FREE event http://ow.ly/MSxt50C7xMI! You can record the event and Q&A's and watch at your leisure for up to 48 hours, so you don't miss a thing! For more information or questions, email [email protected].

"The sea gulls come flapping in to sit on the cannery roofs to await the day of refuse. They sit on the roof peaks shoulder to shoulder. From the rocks near the Hopkins Marine Station comes the barking of sea lions like the baying of hounds. The air is cool and fresh." - Cannery Row #steinbeck #literature #books #art #read #reading #classicliterature #CanneryRow #Monterey #Salinas #SanFrancisco #johnsteinbeck #MontereyBay #GreatAuthors #Author #novels #classic #summer #sea #seagulls #Marine #sealions

Now, more than ever, the World needs people to think creatively and critically to solve problems and work together collaboratively: That is what we do, that is what we teach at the National Steinbeck Center. We need your help to continue this important work. We are being innovative and will continue our education and outreach activities virtually for as long as they are needed. We have diverse programming to appeal to a wide range of ages, which can be found on our website: w...ww.steinbeck.org Will you please help support us? We are asking 300 people to give $300. We urge you to give now to take advantage of the potential tax benefits granted by the current Federal CARES Act. While your tax advisor can explain the many facets, two provisions include: The ability for all taxpayers to take a charitable deduction of up to $300 - even if you do not itemize! For those who do itemize their deductions, the new law allows for cash contributions to qualified charities like the National Steinbeck Center to be deducted up to 100% of your adjusted gross income for the 2020 calendar year! Easy ways to make your donation are: Donate online by visiting this link http://ow.ly/9vVU50C5z4w Or Mail your donation to: The National Steinbeck Center, 1 Main St, Salinas, CA 93901. We greatly appreciate our patrons and are excited to expand our outreach in 2021!

Each Monday, all of our Virtual Members receive exclusive premier content, including enriching members-only videos like this one. They get the chance to interact with our archivist Lisa Josephs by sending her questions that she later answers on camera. Enjoy this sample of a video curated for our members, where we learn a little more about Robert Capa, photojournalist and war correspondent, who was one of the most meaningful friendships in Steinbeck’s life. Steinbeck and Capa...’s work on A Russian Journal was one of the few collaborations in Steinbeck’s life. Watch here at https://youtu.be/dNjeLIkukiY If you're not a Virtual Member yet, we invite you to become a part of the National Steinbeck Center's global community for just an Annual Membership Fee of $30 to begin enjoying exclusive virtual benefits and experiences created just for you! Visit this web page to sign up today: http://ow.ly/11da50C3mcc or contact us at [email protected] for more information!

Oct 25, 1962: John Steinbeck finds out via television that he has been awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature.

Excited to announce a special event. Please join us! What: Virtual exhibition launch of From Farms to Incubators: "Women in Agtech Exhibition When: Nov. 12 4-6pm Pacific Time/ 7-9pm EST Where: Virtual Webcast... REGISTER HERE : http://ow.ly/slRw50C0gzS Special speakers include California Senator Anna Caballero, WGCIT Director Dennis Donohue, Steinbeck Center Executive Director Michele Speich, Karen Caplan of Frieda's Specialty Produce and women innovators in agtech. Get a first-hand glimpse of art by JC Gonzalez, Dexter Farm, Daphee Parachini, Sergey Jivetin. Check out the great coverage below about the exhibition! https://californiaagtoday.com/agtech-honors-women-that-sol/ https://voicesofmontereybay.org//where-art-meets-agricult/ https://www.thecalifornian.com//salinas-agricu/3566738001/

NSC Inspired Talks Series: Dan Linehan - Author of The Princess of the Bottom of the World Sat, Oct 24, 2020 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Register Today @ https://register.gotowebinar.com/regist/6174778546844761615... During this live streaming online event, Monterey Bay writer and environmentalist Dan Linehan presents his new multimedia serial book The Princess of the Bottom of the World from Downtown Book & Sound in the historic Steinbeck District of Salinas, California. See book video trailer (http://ow.ly/QN4p50C04nA). Using a similar fiction approach popularized by Nobel Prize-winning author John Steinbeck to address important environmental issues, Linehan calls on his extensive science background and his talent for storytelling to weave incredible tales, based on true experiences, about the fast-changing climate and other important wildlife and environmental issues impacting us globally -- and locally. His new series is integrated with an innovative Multimedia Travel Companion (http://ow.ly/U6p750C04nC), which gives the readers an additional expansive and immersive experience with Antarctica, Argentina, and surrounding regions. More info can be found on his website (http://ow.ly/ukAm50C04nB).