Thousands of writers, publishers, and teachers descended upon Washington, D.C., this week for the annual AWP Conference and Book Fair — with more than books on their minds.
Tag: literary awards
Toni Morrison, Pantsuits, 3D Romance & More! Your Weekly Lit News Roundup by Laurel Dowswell
Libby Chamberlain, the founder of the “secret” Facebook group formed for supporters of Hillary Clinton has landed a deal with Flatiron Books. Chamberlain has faced criticism from some members…
The NEA, Library Donations, Shondaland & More! Your Weekly Lit News Roundup by Laurel Dowswell & Emily Ramser
The National Endowment for the Arts has released the selections for the fiscal year 2017 grants and fellowships, including 37 poets, a number of presses, and several literary magazines too, including Copper Canyon Press and Electric Literature.
Chimamanda, TEDEd, Arts Writers & More! Your Weekly Lit News Roundup by Laurel Dowswell
Novelist and grand inspiration/motivation Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie gave the world a cultural commentary that we so desperately need right now in this article published by The New Yorker on December 2nd.
The Man Booker, The Folio Prize, & More! Your Weekly Lit News Roundup by Emily Ramser
Paul Beatty won the British literary award for his novel The Sellout. This is the first time the British prize has been awarded to an American author since it was opened up to non-UK writers three years ago.
AWP, VIDA, and SATAN: Your Weekly Lit News Roundup by Laurel Dowswell
Thousands of writers, editors, teachers, publishers and others keen for the written word converged in Los Angeles, California, from March 30th to April 2nd for the Association of Writers and Writing Programs annual conference.
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