Hallowell Literary Lecture
Author Adam White will join community as 2026 Hallowell Literary Lecturer
Join us on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. in Wilson Hall's Big Room to hear author Adam White speak "On Becoming a Writer."
The event will include a question-and-answer session. His book, The Midcoast will be available for purchase and author signing at the event.
This event is free and open to the public.
About Adam White
Adam White grew up in Damariscotta, Maine, and now lives in New Hampshire, where he teaches English and coaches lacrosse at Phillips Exeter Academy. His novel The Midcoast became a national bestseller and was named a New York Times Editors' Choice and People magazine Book of the Week. A TV adaptation is currently in development at FX. White earned a BA in Creative Writing from Dartmouth College and an MFA from Columbia University.
About the Lecture Series
The Haverford School’s Edward R. Hallowell Literary Lecture Series annually brings to campus a distinguished, nationally known author to present a lecture, to spend a day with the students, and participate in informal readings and discussions to inspire an interest in literature. This fund was originally endowed by a gift from a Haverford Trustee, the late Thomas B. McCabe III, and his wife, Anne, parents of Thomas ’00. Additional gifts to the fund continue to be made by many other friends of Mr. Hallowell and the School.
Upcoming Lectures
Centennial Hall
Centennial Hall
Centennial Hall
Palmer House
Virtual
Recent Speakers
2023–24: Elisa Juska
2023–24: Bradford Pearson
2021–22: Elias Rodriques
2019–20: W.D. Ehrhart
2018–19: Mark Bowden
2016–17: Jennifer Finney Boylan
2015–16: Natasha Trethewey
2014–15: David Finkel
2013–14: Elizabeth Samet