Anne Stanton: The super-rich and their sorrows, the solace of songbirds, and a saunter through the ’60s

When did multi-billionaires become a thing?
Just ask Kevin Kwan, author of the “Crazy Rich Asians” trilogy, whose satiric novels of the excessively rich–adapted into one of the country’s most popular movies — has entertained millions of Americans, who rooted for the “normal girl,” an economics professor who unwittingly fell in love with one of the richest men on the planet. And that wasn’t necessarily a good thing.
Hampton Sides to take the stage at National Writers Series

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) –New York Times bestselling author Hampton Sides will take the stage at the City Opera use in Traverse City to talk about his new book “The Wide Wide Sea.”
Anne Stanton: NWS presents new year, new authors and new classes

After more than a year, the National Writers Series is bringing back live shows!
In August, the popular event will be returning to the City Opera House stage.
The first in-person guest author will be John U. Bacon.
During the event, Bacon will be discussing his newest book Let Them Lead.
NWS Returns to City Opera House after 16 Months

After more than a year, the National Writers Series is bringing back live shows!
In August, the popular event will be returning to the City Opera House stage.
The first in-person guest author will be John U. Bacon.
During the event, Bacon will be discussing his newest book Let Them Lead.
National Writers Series Previews Summer 2021 Events, Authors & Books

Earlier this month, the National Writers Series (NWS) kicked off their summer event series!
There are still so many great authors and books to be highlighted throughout the rest of the summer.
‘The four’s Xavier Hershovitz caught up with the National Writers Series executive director Jillian Manning.
National Writers Series Preview: Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer

The National Writers Series summer lineup is set to kick off Thursday, June 10.Robinwallkimmerer Creditdalekakkak 300dpi Cmyk
They will host Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer. She is a mother, scientist, decorated professor, and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. She is the author of the bestselling book Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teaching of Plants.
National Writers Series Announces Summer 2021 Lineup

The National Writers Series will host five virtual author events for its summer 2021 lineup, the organization announced Tuesday.
National Writers Series starts weekly podcasts with world-famous authors

Everyone’s favorite non-profit organization dedicated to connecting world-famous authors with the community is going digital!
The National Writers Series of Traverse City is now bringing the discussions to a podcast every week.
The podcast will feature a wide variety of guest authors and guest hosts, most of whom appeared live at the City Opera House in downtown Traverse City.
It is available for immediate download on a variety of platforms including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and PocketCasts.
National Writers Series announces new leadership

New leadership is coming for the Traverse City National Writers Series.
The non-profit was created in 2010 by bestselling author Doug Stanton and his wife Anne.
NWS Announces New Executive Director

The Traverse City National Writers Series is coming under new leadership, with Executive Director Anne Stanton stepping down effective February 1 and Jillian Manning taking the helm as the new executive director for the organization.