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fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

40 years later, the Whiting Awards remain at the forefront of launching literary talent

The Whiting Foundation focuses on potential in emerging writers, fostering careers with significant financial support for creative growth.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago
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Ada Limon: Humanity is at its worst. It's hard to celebrate'

Ada Limon continuously breaks barriers in poetry, embracing diverse experiences while profoundly impacting audiences through her transformative work.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
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Nero book award winner Adam S Leslie: I've never had much interest in boring, everyday life'

Adam S Leslie's novel 'Lost in the Garden' won the 2023 Nero Book Award for Fiction, validating its unique narrative and creative storytelling.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
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Melissa Lucashenko reveals she is giving away her prize money after winning another $40,000

Melissa Lucashenko's novel Edenglassie has won multiple literary prizes, emphasizing the importance of sharing wealth within her community.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
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Norway launches Jon Fosse prize for literary translators

Norway's Fosse prize highlights the importance of literary translators and rewards their contributions to culture and literature.
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fromBKReader
6 months ago

Top Awards for Books on Grief, Immigration, Black Labor History at Brooklyn Public Library

Kaveh Akbar and Blair LM Kelley won the 2024 Brooklyn Public Library Book Prize for their evocative works reflecting on personal and historical themes.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

Books by Rachel Kushner and Percival Everett Make Booker Prize Shortlist

The Booker Prize shortlist features six novels addressing themes of identity, race, and sexuality, highlighting contemporary societal issues.
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fromThe Nation
7 months ago

How Historical Fiction Redefined the Literary Canon

Major literary prizes increasingly favor historical fiction over contemporary narratives, signaling a significant shift in American literature.
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fromPublishersWeekly.com
7 months ago

Barbara Kingsolver to Receive NBF Lifetime Achievement Award

Barbara Kingsolver is awarded the National Book Foundation's Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, recognizing her impactful literary work.
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fromThe Nation
7 months ago

How Historical Fiction Redefined the Literary Canon

Major literary prizes increasingly favor historical fiction over contemporary narratives, signaling a significant shift in American literature.
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fromPublishersWeekly.com
7 months ago

Barbara Kingsolver to Receive NBF Lifetime Achievement Award

Barbara Kingsolver is awarded the National Book Foundation's Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, recognizing her impactful literary work.
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fromThe Walrus
11 months ago

Alice Munro, Nobel-Winning Author, Dies at Ninety-Two | The Walrus

Alice Munro was a celebrated Canadian author, winning multiple prestigious literary awards and accolades for her exceptional short story collections.
fromThe New Yorker
11 months ago
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Andre Alexis Reads "Consolation"

André Alexis is a renowned playwright and fiction writer who has won prestigious literary awards for his novels and story collections.
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