Page One: Where New and Noteworthy Books Begin
The first lines of a dozen noteworthy books, including Bite by Bite: Nourishments and Jamborees by Aimee Nezhukumatathil and Good Monster by Diannely Antigua.
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Lit Mags Confront a Serial Plagiarist
One of the greatest offenses a writer can commit is to steal others’ work and present it as their own. Members of the literary community discuss the negative impact of a serial plagiarist and potential protections against further theft.
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The Written Image: Native Narrative Art
A new exhibit opening in June at the National Museum of the American Indian considers the important role that visual and material storytelling plays in chronicling the histories of Great Plains Native nations.
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Small Press Points: Split/Lip Press
Dedicated to “boundary-breaking prose,” Split/Lip Press is on the hunt for work that raises questions about the status quo and fits their punk aesthetic. The press publishes four titles a year, all selected from open submissions.
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In This Time of War: The Muses Refuse Silence
A poet explores the struggle to balance his roles as writer, educator, and activist during the war in Gaza and the refusal of silence during a conflict that has killed tens of thousands of civilians.
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Q&A: Maldonado Leads the Academy
The first Latinx president and executive director of the Academy of American Poets reflects on his start at the nonprofit and his vision for the organization’s future.
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The Written Image: The Backyard Bird Chronicles
A testament to best-selling novelist Amy Tan’s obsession with birds, The Backyard Bird Chronicles spotlights hundreds of excerpts of illustrations and prose from Tan’s observations over the years.
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Q&A: Francisco Aragón of Letras Latinas
The founder and director of Letras Latinas, the literary arm of the Institute for Latino Studies at the University of Notre Dame, reflects on twenty years of groundbreaking work and what’s next for the organization.
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Small Press Points: Bull City Press
With an all-volunteer staff and a “pay what you want” policy for select titles, Bull City Press is dedicated to concise expression and making great books available to anyone who wants to read them.
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Book Sanctuary Movement Grows
In response to the nationwide book-banning movement, libraries and other literary institutions are adopting the “sanctuary” label to show their commitment to protecting book access for readers.
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