​American Writers Festival: Route 66 Recipes June 6, 2026

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American Writers Museum (AWM), the first and only U.S. museum dedicated to the history and impact of American writers, is pleased to announce the return of its American Writers Festival this summer. Presented in partnership with Chicago Public Library, this year’s festival is expanding to two days, Saturday, June 6 from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sunday, June 7 from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. All festival programs are free to the public. Festival programming on Saturday, June 6 will be held at the American Writers Museum (180 N. Michigan Avenue), with AWM offering free museum admission to all attendees. On Sunday, June 7, the festival and all related programming moves to Harold Washington Library Center (400 S. State Street); AWM will be closed that Sunday. Seating for festival programs is available on a first come, first served basis. AWM members get preferred seating at main stage events.

Route 66 Recipes

June 06, 2026

3:00 pm – 3:55 pm

American Writers Museum

In conjunction with the 100th anniversary of Route 66, which starts in Chicago, Amy Bizzarri talks about the food history of the legendary road, and the diners, cafes, soda shops, and dive bars that make up the landscape. Moderated by editor and writer Erica Floyd.

Book signing times (all signings take place by the front desk at the AWM)
🖊️Amy Bizzarri: 4:00 – 4:30