The National Book Awards, established in 1950, celebrate the finest achievements in American literature. Managed by the National Book Foundation, these prestigious awards recognize exceptional works across categories such as Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Young People’s Literature, and Translation. Each year, the winners are chosen by panels of distinguished authors, critics, and … [Read more...] about Honoring Excellence: The 2024 National Book Awards
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South Korea’s Han Kang wins Nobel Prize in Literature
South Korean novelist Han Kang has won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature. This is a historic achievement, as the first South Korean to receive the award. Han was recognized for her “intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life”. Her work spans novels, poetry, and short stories, with a particular focus on the connect points … [Read more...] about South Korea’s Han Kang wins Nobel Prize in Literature
Amazon Announces Poetry Contest
If you are the type to write poems or participate in slam poetry events, Amazon has some news that might appeal to you. Amazon Publishing announced a call for submissions for the Little A Poetry Contest, dedicated to the discovery of emerging poets. The contest will be judged by the acclaimed poets Cornelius Eady, Jericho Brown and Kimiko Hahn. The winner will receive $5,000 in … [Read more...] about Amazon Announces Poetry Contest
eBook Review and Giveaway: National Gallery Releases Poetry Enhanced eBook
Enhanced ebooks have opened up new publishing possibilities in nearly every genre, from children’s books to textbooks to science fiction. Embedded videos, stunning full-color photographs, and audio clips have allowed readers to immerse themselves in the content like never before. The National Gallery in London has now released its own enhanced ebook to coincide with its … [Read more...] about eBook Review and Giveaway: National Gallery Releases Poetry Enhanced eBook
Ampersand Makes E-Poetry Possible
Poetry publishers have been battling digital publication ever since e-readers appeared on the scene, and it’s not because they don’t want readers to enjoy Walt Whitman on their Kindles. Although poetry makes up only a small percentage of book sales, they are still a highly active part of the publishing industry. As more and more self-publishing and digital publishing … [Read more...] about Ampersand Makes E-Poetry Possible