Underrated American Authors - These Writers Are Gems!

With it being the 250th anniversary of the United States of America this month on July 4th, it occurred to me to promote a few American authors that need more love! 

I came across this idea from a YouTuber. I decided to make my own list of underrated American authors that perhaps need more attention. Sure it's easy to list Octavia Butler, Joyce Carol Oates, Toni Morrison, Mark Twain, Louisa May Alcott, Pearl S. Buck, Kate Chopin, and so on. But who are some other, not so well known American writers who are gems?

I had a difficult time making this list because it's difficult to come up with American authors that I have read and consider underrated gems! It's a tall order for sure. I've added links to most of my reviews for each novel below. Check out the list below.

1. The Seas by Samantha Hunt

2. Jubilee by Margaret Walker

3. The True Story of Hansel & Gretel by Louise Murphy

4. These Women by Ivy Pochoda

5. The Familiar Dark & The Roanoke Girls by Amy Engel

6. Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West

7. The Second Mrs. Hockaday by Susan Rivers

8. Woodworking by Emily St. James

9. His Fair Assassin Trilogy by Robin LaFevers

10.  All Is Not Forgotten by Wendy Walker

Have you read any of the above authors? Which American authors would make your list of underrated ones?

The American Writers Museum in Chicago, Illinois

 

I recently learned about The American Writers Museum in Chicago, Illinois, which opened in 2017. I would to love visit The American Writers Museum as I loving reading and of course, would love to learn more about various American writers. 

I had fun browsing The American Writers Museum's website and learning more about this museum. I discovered the museum's mission as follows:

THE MISSION OF THE AMERICAN WRITERS MUSEUM IS TO ENGAGE THE PUBLIC IN CELEBRATING AMERICAN WRITERS AND EXPLORING THEIR INFLUENCE ON OUR HISTORY, OUR IDENTITY, OUR CULTURE, AND OUR DAILY LIVES.

The American Writers Museum strives to:

• Educate the public about American writers – past and present
• Engage visitors to the Museum in exploring the many exciting worlds created by the spoken and written word
• Enrich and deepen appreciation for good writing in all its forms
• Motivate visitors to discover, or rediscover, a love of reading and writing
• Inspire the young writers of tomorrow

I learned that The American Writers Museum also has a YouTube Page with plenty of videos to view. They also have a podcast. Additionally, they have an online calendar where you can sign up to watch live virtual events.

Have you visited The American Writers Museum? If so, what was your experience like?