Playwright to explore ongoing influence of author Edna Ferber, noon Oct. 7

Playwright Julie Gilbert, grand niece of Pulitzer Winner Edna Ferber, author of the novel “Giant” (1952), will discuss her Great Aunt Edna at noon Wednesday, Oct. 7, in the McLendon Room.

National Press Club member Janice Law founded the nonprofit American Women Writers National Museum, which is sponsoring the free event that is open to Club members and the public.

Gilbert will explore three aspects of her great aunt: Ferber’s 1924 Pulitzer novel “So Big,” the influence of Ferber’s literary work on “today’s changed values,” and the personal relationship of Gilbert and Ferber’s family.

No reservations are required. For more details send an email to [email protected] or log on to the American Women Writers National Museum website.