The two authors will be feted at the Carl Sandburg Literary Awards Dinner on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 5:30 p.m. at The Isadore & Sadie Dorin Forum, 725 W. Roosevelt Rd.
Martin is best known for his epic fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire, which inspired the HBO series Game of Thrones. Ewing is known for her works Ghosts in the Schoolyard: Racism and School Closings on Chicago’s South Side, among other items.
Sponsorship packages for tables of eight guests are currently available beginning at $12,500 levels, and individual tickets are available for $1,250 and $2,500 each. Email reverson@cplfoundation.org for tickets or information.