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Pulitzer on the Road: October 24 - December 31, 2026
On Display:
October 24 through December 31
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, first floor
Through vividly designed panels, immersive interactive stations and compelling storytelling, Pulitzer on the Road: Prize-Winning Works that Inform, Empower & Inspire highlights the history and significance of the Pulitzer Prizes, connects new audiences with prize-winners and their work, and promotes the role of journalism, books, drama and music in a democratic society.
About the Exhibition
Pulitzer on the Road connects communities with the people and ideas behind Pulitzer Prize-winning works, while highlighting the essential role of journalism, arts and letters in a democratic society. Dallas Public Library is the first stop of the exhibition before it travels on to 20 public libraries nationwide through 2028.
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Spanning 1,400 square feet, the exhibition features six thematic sections with interactive elements and video and audio components. Visitors will encounter Pulitzer Prize-winning photography alongside headlines, book covers, cartoons, playbills and other materials.
Highlights of the exhibition include Pulitzer Prize-winning works such as:
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Iconic photographs from World War II and wars in Vietnam, Ukraine and the Middle East, and of figures such as American presidents and Olympic athletes
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Reporting with national impact on public opinion and policy, such as the Watergate scandal, the Pentagon Papers, as well as from local newspapers across the country
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Works of literature such as poetry by Sylvia Plath and Robert Frost; fiction by Toni Morrison and John Steinbeck; and drama by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Arthur Miller
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Music winners such as Wynton Marsalis, Aretha Franklin and Bob Dylan
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An interactive station where visitors can view examples of Pulitzer-winning journalism from local and regional media outlets
Pulitzer on the Road is produced and fully funded by The Pulitzer Prizes and developed in partnership with the American Library Association.
The exhibition is recommended for audiences high school age and older.
Programs and Events
October 28 through December 30
School Field Trip - Pulitzer Voices: Read, Reflect, Write
The field trip will explore the history of the Pulitzer Prize and examine the impact Pulitzer Prize–winning works have had on public discourse and civic life. Students will explore selected works, including South Pacific, The Diary of Anne Frank, and David Copperfield as source material for Demon Copperhead.
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The program will also include a writing workshop focused on journaling and first-person writing. Using The Diary of Anne Frank as inspiration, students will have the opportunity to develop and perform their own first-person monologue, exploring perspective, voice, and the power of personal storytelling.
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Schools will have the opportunity to sign-up on Wednesdays or Thursdays between October 28 and December 30. Times between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Registration Form
Thursday, Nov. 5th, Online - Zoom, 7 p.m.
This book club will discuss the themes and structure of the novel, Angel Down by Daniel Kraus. This program will meet virtually on Zoom. This event is intended for adults, and you do not have to finish the book to attend!
Saturday, Nov. 14th, 1 p.m., Central Library - Auditorium
Presented by:
Black Ceasar, Mag Gabbert and Joaquin Zijuatanajo
Dallas’s current and former Poets Laureate come together for an inspiring exploration of Pulitzer Prize–winning poetry. Through readings and thoughtful commentary, each poet will share a favorite work, offering insight into its language, meaning, and lasting impact. Following a brief welcome, poets will take turns bringing their selected poems to life and inviting audiences to experience these celebrated works through their unique perspectives.
Thursday, Dec. 10th, White Rock Hills Branch, 6:30 p.m.
Monthly book discussion- this year we're expanding our boundaries and trying new genres! This month's novel is Pride and Pleasure: The Schuyler Sisters in an Age of Revolution by Amanda Vaill.
Saturday, Dec. 19, Central Library - 7th floor, O'Hara Hall
Presented by:
Mark Lamster, the architecture critic of the Dallas Morning News and the winner of the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Criticism
Will Evans, Founder/CEO of Deep Vellum
From iconic landmarks to bold new designs, join Mark Lamster and Will Evans as they explore how Dallas has been shaped by architecture, where the city stands today, and what the future may hold.