Enjoy the photos of Susan Orlean’s visit to the Arts Club of Washington.
Private donor’s lunch together with the winner of the Marfield Prize Susan Orlean and Ron Charles, book critic at the Washington Post Book World. Standing from left to right: Henry Sienkiewicz (President of the Arts Club), Ito Briones (Chair of the Marfield Prize), Ron Charles, Charles Parsons.
Susan together with the Administrator of the Marfield Prize 2018-2019, Lawrence Reppert.
On Thursday, June 5th, the students of the Marfield Young Writers Program guided by Nijole Gedutis and Kimberly Schraf from Parkmont School arrived an hour before the afternoon event in order to visit the Club and meet Susan.
The members of the Marfield Young Writers Program from Parkmont School with Susan. Nijole Gedutis (Dean of Students) and Kimberly Schraf are also present. Students from left to right: Faith, Ian, Yanna, Noel, Katia, Butheyna, Mekdi, Ameen. Katia’s mother behind Katia.
Susan Orlean talks about her book and about writing during the June 5th event.
The audience watching a video about the history of the Marfield Prize.
Susan was interviewed by the students of the Marfield Young Writers Program. Ian (standing) is about to ask a question.
The following morning, Susan visited the School Without Walls of Washington, DC. She read passages from her book and answered questions from the students.
Susan tours the Library of Congress together with Maryland Poet Laureate Grace Cavalieri before her interview.
Susan and Grace prepare for the interview in the studio at the Library of Congress.
Susan Orlean and Grace Cavalieri after the interview.
Susan Orlean is interviewed by NPR host Lynn Neary during the June 6 evening award night.
The award night on June 6.
Susan reads from page 23 of her book.
The award plaque given to Susan Orlean handed to her by the President of the Arts Club Henry Sienkiewicz.
Susan together with the members of the Marfield Committee. Also present are Lynn Neary and one of the Marfield judges Carolyn Parkhurst.
Susan together with some of the Marfield Young Writers.
A short history of the Marfield Prize shown during the June 5 Public event and the June 6 Award night honoring Susan Orlean.