Book Club: Amanda Gorman joins us at the Book Festival
Hello and welcome to the LA Times Book Club newsletter.Inaugural Poet Amanda Gorman entered the…
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Amanda Gorman’s Poetry Month book drive for National Poetry Month. | Arts and Culture Blog
There is a nationwide effort to get more poetry, diverse and anti-racism books into the…
Stories from our neighbours: what rhymes with hope?
Remember the rhyme: April showers bring May flowers? That’s not why the Academy of American…
10 Trailblazing Black Women – Black Girl Nerds
The month of March is recognized as women’s history month and is dedicated to celebrating…
David Melnick, Bay Area poetry pioneer and co-founder of Gay Artists and Writers Kollective, dies at 83
A poet’s job is to find the exact word to convey a feeling, but David…
What is a sunset? | exposure to the desert
By Elva K. Austria Once, a long time ago, I accompanied my uncle Nils to…
Why poetry matters to a beleaguered Ukraine – The Forward
More than 800 people from all over the world came to listen to Ukrainian poetry…
Write an inheritance in their residence
Write an inheritance in their residencePhoto/Mike LovettBy Kennedy RyanFebruary 28, 2022Writer Grace Talusan and poet…
Introducing ‘Change’: Grand Valley Poet’s Words Catch Oprah’s Attention | Way of life
The country united states of americaUS Virgin IslandsU.S. Minor Outlying IslandsCanadaMexico, United Mexican StatesBahamas, Commonwealth…
Fascinating Facts About Langston Hughes
Langston Hughes was not only a famous black poet, novelist, playwright, and journalist who helped…
Amanda Gorman Future Voices Poetry Prize Open for Nominations | National Associated Press
Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center launches new prize awarding $10,000 in competitions and scholarships to…
INTERGENERATIONAL WRITERS CONTINUE TO CREATE – Culver City Observer
“Change is the only constant in life.” ~ Heraclitus, a Greek philosopherThe pandemic has necessitated…
Plain View news writer Maria Wells launches poetry book Images in the Clouds
Following an academic career, Maria Wells of Austin, Texas, features poetry and art in her…
Debate on the best book of 1922, reissue of a seminal work by Thích Nhât Hanh and poetry in the streets of Cambridge.
Beacon Press will publish an expanded and updated edition of “The Blooming of a Lotus”…
National AIDS Memorial observes Black History Month with featured online programs honoring black lives lost to AIDS
PR NewswireSAN FRANCISCO, February 7, 2022Powerful stories are shared through the virtual AIDS Memorial Quilt…
Hurricane Watch Bocas Book Bulletin | Local features
Welcome to the latest issue of Bocas Book Bulletin, a monthly roundup of Caribbean literary…
Poet Laureate Joy Harjo brings “An American Sunrise” to Fargo – InForum
FARGO — For nearly 50 years, poet Joy Harjo has written and spoken about the…
U of M Humans
Inspired by Brandon Stanton The humans of New York, Daily photographers traveled to campus to…
‘Namoo’ tells a love story that Erick Oh waited a decade to tell
It took about a decade for all the stars to align for Erick Oh to…
“What a slanderous puppy I was”
Having recently published his diaries covering the years 1974-2014, Waterford-born poet Thomas McCarthy admits that…
Lester Weiner | Obituaries | The Newburyport Daily News
Lester K. Weiner March 28, 1935 – January 1, 2022 Amesbury – Les Weiner was…
UNM faculty recognized by Research and Creative Works Leadership Awards: UNM Newsroom
The Leadership Awards for Research and Creative Work were created last year to honor newly…
Remembering the last time America was on the eve of a civil war
Remember the words of Walt Whitman and hear America sing together.(Matt Rourke | AP Photo)…
Reviews | Amanda Gorman: why I almost didn’t read my poem at the inauguration
It’s told like this: Amanda Gorman performed at the grand opening and the rest is…
AMERICAN AWARD-WINNING POET JOY HARJO NAMED FIRST ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCY AT TULSA’S BOB DYLAN CENTER® BEFORE OPENING MAY 10
TULSA, Oklahoma., January 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo has been named…
WATCH this before you share this out-of-context quote from MLK Jr.
SEATTLE, January 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — In a beautiful tribute to the legacy of author…
The Love Songs of WEB Du Bois by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers review – desires of the oppressed | fiction
Jauthor Zora Neale Hurston once joked, “I’m the only Negro in the United States whose…
Diana Abu-Jaber explores the past in “Fencing with the King”
“I never met her, but I always felt like I had this kind of mysterious…
LUXURY FLOWER SUPPLIER LUZ FLORA CELEBRATES VALENTINE’S DAY AND GALENTINES EVERYWHERE WITH ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATED GIFT BOOKS TO ACCOMPANY FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS
Macarena owner Luz Bianchi’s written works are an ode to love for allMIAMI, January 14,…
Happy birthday, Robinson Jeffers. | Monterey County NOW Introduction
Aga Popęda here with a bunch of virtual balloons for Robinson Jeffers, who — the…
Check your wallet for Maya Angelou Quarters, now in circulation as the first in the series
A historic new coin featuring famous African-American poet Maya Angelou has been released by the…
Alabama family created anti-racist library to promote racial justice and the importance of diversity in reading
Berthiaume couldn’t help but think of Floyd, his loved ones, and the black community, as…
Covid updates: long waits and extra expense for many to get US tests
PictureStudents and staff at public schools in Clayton County, Ga. Waited in a line of…
The Bocas Book Bulletin 2022, the year in preview | Local features
Welcome to the latest issue of Bocas Book Bulletin, a monthly summary of Caribbean literary…
January Black’s new book, After Her is a dazzling second collection of poetry
Cole Schafer’s pen name January Black is Id Rampage. In her second collection of poetry,…
At swearing-in ceremony, Mayor Bibb pledges to work for a safer, fairer and healthier Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Justin Bibb’s swearing-in ceremony as the 58th mayor of Cleveland on Saturday…
Chapbook contest by Maine Media and The Poets Corner open for submissions
Maine Media Workshops + College partners with The Poets Corner to host Poetry Prize. The…
From poetry to pole dance | News
How do you present yourself in your life as a creative force? What is important…
Kathryn Schulz’s memoir traces the gifts and pains of life
Fabio Consoli for the Boston GlobeFalling in love and losing a loved one are two…
Sedona’s first poetic slam of 2022
Profile With 2021 on the horizon and 2022 on the horizon, the Sedona Poetry Slam…
TRIBUTE: Adrian Spendlow, York poet and Viking storyteller
FAMILY and friends gathered in York to celebrate the life of a York man described…
Dr James Holland dared to tackle childhood cancer
Source: courtesy Roswell Park James Holland became a doctor because of what he called “a…
Amanda Gorman publishes New Year’s poem “New Day’s Lyric”
Poet Amanda Gorman reads her commissioned poem “The Hill We Go Up” during the 59th…
50 years of the best of female writing
During the 1970s, despite an industry dominated by men, women writers began to occupy a…
Books to read in the New Year – WKRG News 5
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Looking for new books to read as you ring in the…
Moments that made us smile: 2021
It all started with a bang, the sound of metal crashing onto the sidewalks of…
Obituary: Thomas Kinsella, the gifted poet who lived and breathed Dublin
It was a cheerful night in May 2007 and the large crowd at Dublin City…
Halifax poet seeks help from Mi’kmaq speakers to ease his father’s transition to long-term care
SYDNEY, NS – Rebecca Thomas knows the power of language. The award-winning poet is the…
Non-fiction books and 2021: the long road to recovery
All of the best research of 2021 had something to do with COVID-19, and that…
Evocative and debated Irish poet Thomas Kinsella dies at 93
Academic Adrienne Leavy, writing in The Irish Times, saw Mr. Kinsella’s poetic career split into…
Award-winning writers share the importance of human connection in difficult times
Health comes first, of course. But for Tolu Oloruntoba, the separation induced by the pandemic…
“The Letters of Thom Gunn” as a roadmap to San Francisco’s past
Thom Gunn was at the forefront of the development of what has become LGBT San…
These books addressed inequalities in 2021 – Center for Public Integrity
introduction Editor’s Note: If you purchase any of the books highlighted here using the links…
Ai Weiwei’s “1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows” is a memoir of resistance
Of the many reasons to write memoirs, the realization that the government might decide to…
Arooj Aftab is the pioneer of the DIY music movement in Pakistan
When Arooj Aftab was in high school, she learned to play guitar, recorded herself singing…
COLUMN: FOUND IN THE TRANSLATION – Journal
I consider the translation of literary works to be a great service to humanity, but…
Qaiser Nizami: Kashmir’s only Grammy-nominated singer
In 1992 he sent his song recording to All India Radio, New Delhi with the…
Find the perfect gift for book lovers this season
TPR’s Book Public host, Yvette Benavides, highlights her favorite books and authors which have been…
PEN America Literary Awards lists two translations of poetry with links to Rochester: NewsCenter
December 16, 2021 English teacher Jennifer Grotz co-translated poems by Polish poet Jerzy Ficowski, and…
Kildare Nationalist – Grand Prize for Poetry for a Young Newbridge Writer
Congratulations to Emma Tobin from Newbridge, one of the two winners of the inaugural Eavan…
Children’s books for the Christmas season
Books are some of the most acceptable gifts we can give to others, especially children.…
New York Times publishes major correction to laudatory story by Palestinian professor
Media headlines December 14 In today’s media, charges against CNN producer for inciting minors to…
“Dark Matter is Life” event, Elks’ Hoop Shoot, Dover 400 conference
Dover400 concludes lecture series with “Voices From the Cemetery”DOVER – Dover400, a residents’ committee that…
Biden Democracy Summit raises several questions
White House was vague on Biden Democracy Summit criteria Image Credit: Gulf News Amid a…
On Etihad Rail, economics, climate change and literature
Etihad Rail will not only help transform our economic life; it will add a little…
Dough | Arts around Ann Arbor
Zilka Joseph resides in Ann Arbor, but the poet’s work draws inspiration from her Indian…
Quinnipiac commemorates Irish poet Oscar Wilde 121 years after his death – the Quinnipiac Chronicle
The life and legacy of Irish poet and playwright Oscar Wilde resonated with the students,…
WKU student publishes writing in literary magazines – WKUHerald.com
“Day 0: a blue whale. that’s what you look like, you know: a meaty humpback…
Consumers Can Change Facebook’s Polarizing Behavior
Aftergut is a former federal prosecutor in San Francisco.The oft-recited ending of TS Eliot’s famous…
How do you write a picture book for kids and how can a 100 word story take two years?
When are you going to write a proper book? It’s a question most children’s writers…
Uni (verse) on December 11, 2021
LOS ANGELES, December 6, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Diane Luby Lane, Founder of Get…
Valley Writers Shine at Massachusetts Books Awards
NORTHAMPTON – A few weeks ago, Valley poet Martín Espada took home gold with a…
After his Ode to Inamorata and other poems, Dafinone unveils six poems – Guardian Arts – The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News
In 2019, Wisdom Dafinone launched its first set of three poetry books at the Institute…
THE ROONEY BIN: Let the cooking begin!
Most holidays have a special treat: candy canes for Christmas, chocolate hearts for Valentine’s Day,…
Neighborhood Notes: Lights, Libraries and Live Performances
If you’ve managed to recover from last week’s turkey coma, you might be looking for…
Arts Illiana will host a militant and poet reading on Friday | Local news
The voice of a longtime activist and poet will resonate in downtown Terre Haute.Thomas G.…
Dialogs: Critical Race Queries by Nikole Hannah-Jones at the Chicago Humanities Festival.
Host Joy Bivins and guest Nikole Hannah-Jones. Photo by David Kindler / Chicago Humanities Festival.…
Ian Williams on “Disorientation: Being Black in the World”
On the bookshelf Disorientation: being black in the world By Ian WilliamsEurope: 224 pages, $…
Constance Alexander: fictional KY family struggles reflect the past and predict the future
Names of American servicemen killed at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 (Photo by Razak…
The Vanderbilt Hustler | WHITE: can you read this ???
I remember the first time we wrote our own poetry in my middle school class.…
Chinese metal miner and poet writes “Literature of migrant workers”
By Jonny Lupsha, News Editor According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the…
Looking back, in verse – Winnipeg Free Press
You never know where the inspiration will strike. This is something that North Kildonan writer…
Julie Andrews’ daughter’s South Yorkshire coal miner poem wins £ 5,000 prize
Emma’s poem Over the Tannoy is a conversation through time with her great-grandfather, a coal…
Etel Adnan Obituary | Paint
If Etel Adnan’s poetry and prose were characterized by the sad evocation of the turbulent…
Lesotho – The artist and the moment
(MENAFN- The Post) No matter how great a work of art, it first happens to…
Minnesota bestselling author poet Robert Bly dies
Robert Bly, the National Book Award winning poet who began writing bucolic poems about rural…
Lifelines: The Details We Remember When World Events Collapse | New
Terry wooten I was 15 years old and I was in the study room on…
‘Fight forward’: Salisbury-Rowan NAACP Freedom Fund banquet highlights ongoing work for equality – Salisbury Post
SALISBURY – Danielle Sydnor of the Rise Together Innovation Center says the death of George…
There was a sage called Chinua Achebe
Chinua Achebe By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu A review of There was a man – Chinua…
Poem: Kurt Vonnegut – InDaily
One icon is seen against the setting of another in the week The poets’ corner…
Iran, Turkey Hope To Sign ‘Cooperation Roadmap’ During Visit To Erdogan | New
After meeting with his Turkish counterpart, the Iranian foreign minister said the road map will…
Book review: “The 1619 project”
Again and again, “The 1619 Project” brings the past to life in new ways. I…
The poetry program returns with Groarke & Ní Churreáin
The poetry program, presented by Olivia O’Leary, returns for a new fall season on Sunday…
HG Wells wanted to change the world – new book explores author’s over-the-top ambitions
Claire Tomalin’s latest biography, “The Young HG Wells: Changing the World”, is written simply, full…
Poet Laureate Joy Harjo shares famous works with Pacific students – the Pacific Index
The University of the Pacific Guest Writers Series welcomed three-term poet laureate from the United…
Paul Muldoon collaborated with Paul McCartney on one of the season’s great books
In 2015, Robert Weil, editor-in-chief of WW Norton / Liveright, invited Paul Muldoon to a…
Brendan Kennelly obituary | Poetry
Poet Brendan Kennelly, who died at the age of 85, invited readers to embrace and…
The life and death of Sylvia Plath: the tragic story behind her poetry
“What horrifies me the most is the idea of being useless: well-educated, brilliantly promising and…
In India, communists lead the fight against COVID-19
India’s experience with the COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly severe, with the second wave taking…
mural brings poetry to life in a street art project on the Uptown building | Local News
Dean Tawwater, owner of Tawwater Sign Co., spent a week painting the mural from the…
The Rise and Rise of Thomas Keneally | Review of northern beaches
Tom Keneally only has to step outside his home office, where he writes his bestselling…
Evanston poet Ann Hudson publishes “Glow”, exploring history, art and science
While researching her family ties in Ottawa, Evanston’s poet Ann Hudson “stumbled upon” inspiration for…
We need poets as much as physicists and artists as much as actuaries
by David P. Barash David P. Barash is Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington…
Iranian artists in the spotlight at the Biennale of illustrations in Bratislava
TEHRAN – The Bratislava Biennial of Illustrations (BIB) in Czech honored Iranian artists Ghazal Fathollahi…
Frederick remembers his loved ones who committed suicide during the annual Out of the Darkness walk
October 17 — Julie Robinson kept a century-old poem folded in her wallet on Saturday…
Bausch Health announces CFO succession plan
Sam Eldessouky will succeed Paul S. Herendeen as CFO, effective June 1, 2021 Herendeen will…
Zonetail Inc.Announces Debt Settlement and Issue of Stock Options
Toronto, Ontario – (Newsfile Corp. – January 5, 2021) – Zonetail inc. (TSXV: ZONED) (“Zonetail”…
Xtant Medical announces the closing of its debt restructuring
BELGRADE, MT, Oct 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Xtant Medical Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: XTNT),…
Argentina to announce debt restructuring soon
April 14, 2020 | Charles Newbery President Fernández says deal could be more difficult than…