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Author Archives: John Updike Society
Updike house Summer Creative Writing Workshop for Teens wraps up
Under the direction of Dr. Maria Lester and with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the inaugural free Summer Creative Writing Workshop at the John Updike Childhood Home concluded—after perhaps giving a boost to a new generation of … Continue reading
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Former Updike house owners visit and share treasures
David and Linda Stuckert, who owned 117 Philadelphia Avenue before Niemczyk-Hoffman bought the building, visited the house near the end of June, 2026. Now residing in Indianapolis, Ind., the Stuckerts donated a signed book by John Updike, an envelope and … Continue reading
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Philly TV station spotlights John Updike Childhood Home
As part of their “One Tank Trips” series, Philadelphia’s ABC Action News 6 featured The John Updike Childhood Home, with director Maria Lester on camera, leading the way. The station posted Bill Hartung’s video story on June 23, 2026. Here’s … Continue reading
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Three screens enhance John Updike Childhood Home visits
Thanks to a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the John Updike Childhood Home now has three new media screens that loop in Updike interviews, so people can hear the author’s voice as they enjoy ten rooms of … Continue reading
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Free teen summer creative writing seminar offered
Thanks to a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the John Updike Childhood Home museum is pleased to announce that the one-week summer creative writing workshop which will take place at the home at 117 Philadelphia Ave. where … Continue reading
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Happy Birthday, Mr. Updike!
John Updike, who died in 2009, would have been 94 today. If he were still alive, it’s safe to say that he would approve of what his beloved childhood home has become under the direction of Dr. Maria Lester and … Continue reading
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Summer Camp teens to write in Updike’s home
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You never know what you’ll see at The John Updike Childhood Home
Updike’s classmates sensed that the “Bard of Plowville” had a very good chance of becoming a famous artist or writer, so they saved scraps of paper, signed photos, and other memorabilia, many of which are displayed at The John Updike … Continue reading
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Donors gift framed hand-drawn map of Shillington
On Jan. 24, 2026, The John Updike Childhood Home museum received another one-of-a-kind display item, thanks to the generosity of Gary and Deb Knerr. The Knerrs presented the museum with a hand-drawn map of Shillington, created by Barry Nelson, Shillington … Continue reading
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Updike museum director receives Distinguished Service Award
Maria Lester, director of The John Updike Childhood Home, was honored for “extraordinary work as Education Director and Director” at the only museum dedicated to the two-time Pulitzer Prize winning writer and famous Berks County resident. Lester, who co-directed the … Continue reading
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