Welcome to The Litchfield County Writers Project

The Litchfield County Writers Project focuses on sharing information and insights contributed by writers in Litchfield County, past and present. The heart of the Project is its collection of over 1,200 books written by Litchfield County authors, many of which are signed first editions. The collection includes books by such authors as Eric Sloane, Madeleine L’Engle, Mercer Mayer, Philip Roth, Frank McCourt, A. R. Gurney, Honor Moore, Arthur Miller, William and Rose Styron, Henry Kissinger, Barbara Taylor Bradford, Charles and Mark Van Doren, Dani Shapiro, Harrison Salisbury and many others. One purpose of LCWP is to expand this collection and catalogue its ever-growing body of works.

LCWP enhances community and literary relationships with an ambitious schedule of readings, performances, and lectures each year. Its popularity and purpose are illustrated easily by the turnout at public events and its increased visibility in the media. Visitors are enthusiastic and loyal to the Project and campus. LCWP is passionate about offering all of its events to the general public, free of charge.

Inspiring writers like Arthur Miller, Madeleine L'Engle, Burton Bernstein and Honor Moore, illustrators such as Wendell Minor, poet/performers such as Susan Kinsolving and Jack Gilpin and playwright Bill C. Davis have been guest speakers on campus as well as Frank McCourt, and A.R. Gurney thanks to the efforts of LCWP.

Gifts can be made out to the UConn Foundation to support the Litchfield County Writers Project program.

Donations to LCWP can be made online at:

http://www.foundation.uconn.edu/

For more information regarding donations, please call (860) 486-5661.

Upcoming events!

Click here for fall 2008 events

Recent media coverage for LCWP

Click here for recent UConn Magazine donation coverage

Click here to read a fascinating article about Davyne Verstandig, LCWP Director, from the Waterbury Republican American newspaper.

Read this great story from The Litchfield County Times, February 22nd 2008!