The Writer’s News
The Writer’s News keeps you informed about new developments in the writing world, including award and publication announcements, news from AWP and the field, and updates about important literary figures.
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February 28, 2018
Becoming, Michelle Obama's Memoir, to Be Released in November
On November 13, 2018, Michelle Obama’s new memoir will be released into bookstores. Read more...
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February 28, 2018
2018 PEN America Literary Award Winners Announced
On Tuesday, February 20, PEN America announced the winners of the 2018 PEN America Literary Awards at an annual ceremony held in New York City. Read more...
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February 23, 2018
Sexual Harassment in the Young Adult Literature Community
The Young Adult literature industry is the latest to be roiled in sexual harassment controversy. Read more...
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February 21, 2018
Jennifer Egan and Sherman Alexie Win Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction & Nonfiction
The American Library Association and Carnegie Corporation of New York announced Jennifer Egan and Sherman Alexie as the winners of the Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction. Read more...
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February 14, 2018
Trump's FY 2019 Budget Calls for NEA Elimination
Donald Trump’s new proposal for the fiscal year 2019 annual budget includes slashes to many public arts and culture departments—including a proposed termination of funding for the National Endowment of the Arts. Read more...
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February 14, 2018
Anthology of "Poetic Responses to Trump's America" Released
On Friday, February 9, New York Quarterly Books released Misrepresented People: Poetic Responses to Trump’s America, an anthology of poetry edited by María Isabel Alvarez and Dante Di Stefano. Read more...
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February 8, 2018
Elizabeth Alexander Named President of the Mellon Foundation
Elizabeth Alexander, poet and nonfiction writer, has been appointed the next president of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Read more...
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February 7, 2018
The National Book Awards Goes Global with Addition of Award for Translation
This year, the National Book Foundation (NBF) has elected to add a category for works in translation, providing first-time access to the awards for international authors. Read more...
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February 7, 2018
2018 International Dylan Thomas Prize Longlist Announced
Swansea University, of the United Kingdom, has released the longlist of 12 nominees for the 2018 International Dylan Thomas Prize. Read more...
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January 31, 2018
Kentucky Governor Calls for Close of University of Kentucky Press and Other Programs
Governor Matt Bevin has asked the General Assembly of Kentucky to end all funding for the 75-year-old University Press of Kentucky along with 69 smaller programs that contribute to education, health, research, and economic development in Kentucky. Read more...
