MacArthur Winners Announced! The 2016 MacArthur Fellows include a human rights lawyer, an art historian, a theoretical computer scientist, and many others including some incredible creative
Tag: Books
Banned Books, Finding Poetry in the Rain & More! Weekly Lit News Roundup by Emily Ramser
Washington, D.C.’s public library is bringing attention to banned books in a brand new way: a scavenger hunt.
Queen Sugar, a Brisbane Walkout, and Much More! Your Weekly Lit News Roundup by Laurel Dowswell
On September 6th, the debut of the series, Queen Sugar, at Oprah’s OWN attracted a huge audience and received the second best debut in the network’s history. The second night was OWN’s best ever, with 2.14 million viewers.
For the Love of Books: A Journey Through the 2016 AJC Decatur Book Festival by Laurel Dowswell
The Labor Day holiday marks an ending and a beginning— readying us for a changing of seasons that moves from summer frivolity to autumn responsibilities. But I agree with poet Jericho Brown when he says, “Labor Day is my favorite holiday.”
PEN Awards, Pokémon Go & Books and more! Your Lit News Roundup by Laurel Dowswell
Aveline Gregoire, a Belgian primary school educator, has generated a lot of excitement with a new online game inspired by the success of Pokémon Go.
Harry Potter, Hidden Poems & More: Your Lit News Roundup by Emily Ramser
Following the release of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” J.K. Rowling has announced that she is releasing three new Harry Potter books.
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