National Poetry Slam Takes Place in Denver Bringing together hundreds of poets and thousands of fans from across North America, the event included workshops, open
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Kakutani, Man Booker, a City of Notions & more! Your Weekly Lit News Roundup by Laurel Dowswell
Michiko Kakutani is Leaving The New York Times After 38 years as the chief daily book critic, Michiko Kakutani has announced her farewell. Indelibly interwoven
Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, Medieval Manuscripts & More! Your Weekly Lit News Roundup by Laurel Dowswell
Two new publications are forthcoming from the world of Harry Potter on October 20th. No, they are not new novels by Rowling, but they do bring excitement to magic lovers and passionate fans of the series.
Ambient Lit, Michael Bond, Slam Poet Vanessa Tahay & more! Your Weekly Lit News Roundup by Laurel Dowswell
What’s Ambient Literature? …”The study of emergent forms of literature that make use of novel technologies and social practices in order to create robust and evocative experiences for readers.”
Books in Bloom, Peace Poetry, Potter, Fests & More! Your Weekly Lit News Roundup by Laurel Dowswell
Austin African American Book Festival Celebrates Literature The 11th annual festival took place from June 22-24, highlighting such authors as bestselling YA author Angie Thomas, novelist April Sinclair,
RIP Denis Johnson, New Arundhati Roy, Poetry for Manchester, and more! Your Weekly Lit News Roundup by Laurel Dowswell
Novelist, poet, and playwright Denis Johnson passed away on May 24. National Book Award winner for Tree of Smoke, as well as the author of the short story collection Jesus’ Son was 67.
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