Virtual "My America" Exhibit

*Click the image to view the exhibition.*

The My America website includes videos of featured writers who are immigrants, refugees, and second-generation U.S. citizens, clips of related programs and information on upcoming virtual author events, as well as student activities and resources for teachers and parents.

Click here to explore the exhibition.

Submitted by American Writers Museum from Chicago

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