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Tag: literature
Poem of the Year, Twitter Rants, J.K. Rowling & More! Your Weekly Lit News Roundup by Emily Ramser
Maggie Smith’s poem “Good Bones” has been declared by many publications to be the official poem of 2016.
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.
NPR, Patti Sings for Dylan, Tech News & More! Your Weekly Lit News Roundup
On December 6th, National Public Radio released its annual guide from staff and critics. This app gives you a wide range of filters to help you move through more than 300 titles, and includes detailed recommendations, links on where to buy the books — including indie bookstore and library links.
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.
Change Seven Magazine 