The ALA Review

News from around the Abraham Lincoln Association community

Lincoln 215th Birthday Event

The ALA celebrated Abraham Lincoln’s 215th birthday with a series of events. Highlights included the Benjamin P. Thomas Memorial Symposium, the Thomas F. Schwartz Luncheon, and the annual banquet, where world-renowned writer Nigel Hamilton delivered the keynote presentation. Watch his speech here.

Manhunt to Premiere on Television

Two decades in the making, the adaptation of James L. Swanson’s novel, Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer, is set to premiere on Apple TV+. Swanson, a member of the ALA’s board of directors, published his acclaimed work in 2007, inspiring this eagerly awaited series. It chronicles Edwin Stanton's relentless pursuit of John Wilkes Booth following Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. Carl Franklin takes the helm as director, with Tobias Menzies starring as Stanton. Watch the trailer here, and mark your calendars for the series release on Apple TV+ on March 15, 2024.

My Day with Abe Lincoln

In the latest episode of the ALA’s Lincoln Log podcast, Jonathan White, a distinguished Lincoln author and ALA board member, delves into his enthralling new children’s book, My Day with Abe Lincoln. Explore this engaging conversation on YouTube here or tune in on your favorite podcast platform.