On March 5, 2026 the Folger’s virtual book club returns with a discussion of Queen Hereafter by Isabelle Schuler. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of resources related to Shakespeare’s iconic character.
EXPLORE Shakespeare’s version of the story
- Macbeth: Full Text
- In production at the Folger
DISCOVER other adaptations of Macbeth
- “I’m Lovin’ It”: Variations on Macbeth
- Play on! Q&A: Migdalia Cruz on translating ‘Macbeth’
- 12 contemporary YA novels that retell Shakespeare
LISTEN to the author on Shakespeare Unlimited
We would like to thank the following organization for its generous support of this program
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Inventing the Icon: How Shakespeare Became "Shakespeare"
Inventing the Icon: How Shakespeare Became "Shakespeare"
Teachers, join us for a free, one-hour professional development session with Shakespeare scholar Paul Menzer.
Wed, Oct 14, 2026, 8pm ET
Reading Like Writers: The Folger Method and Student Writing
Reading Like Writers: The Folger Method and Student Writing
Teachers, join us for a free, one-hour professional development session on the Folger Method and student writing.
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 8pm ET
Folger Book Club: 'Mona Acts Out' by Mischa Berlinski
Folger Book Club: 'Mona Acts Out' by Mischa Berlinski
In our November selection, a Shakespearean actor looks back on her life in the theater as she traverses present-day New York City one Thanksgiving morning.
Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 6:30pm
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