Ely Percy’s novel Duck Feet was named Scottish Book of the Year. Duck Feet from Ely Percy, who had to relearn to read and write after suffering a brain injury at the age of 14, has been named the overall winner of Scotland’s National Book Awards. Located in Percy’s home …
Read More »‘Russian Seasons’ cultural project arrives in Seoul
The “Russian Seasons”, a cultural project that links Russia with other countries, is in South Korea this year. This follows the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations last year and the designation of 2020 and 2021 as special years of cultural exchange. âCultural exchanges further promote the exchange …
Read More »Announcement of the winners of the USM Graduate School three-minute thesis competition
Mon 11/22/2021 – 3:27 PM | By: David Tisdale The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Graduate School hosted its eighth annual Three-Minute Thesis Competition (3MT) from November 3-4 in a hybrid format, with participants making presentations online and in person. Nearly 40 students, including four online students who participated virtually, …
Read More »What I’m reading: David Lowe, author on climate change
She is a killer by Kirsten McDougal This novel by New Zealand writer Kirsten McDougal takes the reader into a dystopian world damaged by climate change and in the near future Aotearoa invaded by wealthy immigrants, the âWealthugeesâ. Alice fights for existence struggling with sky-high prices, a mundane job, a …
Read More »Jason Mott and Tiya Miles win National Book Awards – Sentinel and Enterprise
NEW YORK (AP) – Jason Mott’s “Hell of a Book”, a surreal meta-narrative about an author’s promotional tour and his haunted past and present, won the National Book Award for fiction – a twist that Mott had not imagined for himself. “Hell of a Book” is a satirical version of …
Read More »Announcement of the 2021 National Book Awards winners
Jason Mott won the Fiction Award for his novel “Hell of a Book” at the 2021 Virtual National Book Awards on Wednesday night, held at the offices of Penguin Random House. “The hell of a book” opens with the story of a black author traveling the country to promote his …
Read More »BREAKING: ARTES MUNDI partners with BAGRI FOUNDATION to present the 10th and 11th editions of the UK’s biggest international art prize + exhibition
Installation view: Artes Mundi 9 (2021). Foreground: Firelei Báez; background: Prabhakar Pachpute at Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Caerdydd – National Museum Cardiff. Photography: Stuart Whipps. It has been announced that the Bagri Foundation will be the presenting partner of Artes Mundi 10 (2023) and Artes Mundi 11 (2025). This collaboration will be …
Read More »Egyptian editions help Arab writers reach new readers
Tanmia began publishing books by foreign authors to Egypt in 2016, he said, “after realizing readers’ thirst for Arab works which have won major literary prizes.” Lotfy began in this regard with the novel “Destinies: Holocaust and Nakba ConcertoBy Palestinian writer Rabai Al-Madhoun after winning the International Prize for Arab …
Read More »Marcus Rashford among the winners of the Books Are My Bag Readers Awards
England footballer Marcus Rashford was named Revolutionary Author of the Year at the Books Are My Bag Readers Awards. he striker, 24, won the award for his book You Are A Champion, co-written with journalist Carl Anka. The inspiration guide for young people includes tips on how to reach your …
Read More »Andrew Pippos’ “Lucky’s” Wins 2021 Readings Award for New Australian Fiction
Andrew Pippos’ “Lucky’s” is the winner of the 2021 Readings for New Australian Fiction award. Elizabeth Tan, who won the 2020 award for her collection of new Smart Ovens for Lonely People (Brio), was one of the judges for this year’s award. She said “Lucky’s” is an “exceptional first job,” …
Read More »Raise a drink at the Mennonite Cocktail Book
You might think that a book on Mennonite cocktails would be as thin as a volume titled Tasteful decorating tips from Donald Trump, but Toronto writer and blogger SL Klassen proves that this assumption is false with Menno-Nightcaps: cocktails inspired by this strange ethno-religious group that you always confuse with …
Read More »programming of the Dublin Book Festival; Women of Wicklow; the winners of Polari; Buy the book
Adam King’s “virtual hug” captured the hearts of many after appearing on The Late Late Toy Show, becoming a symbol of hope in difficult times and now the inspiration for a book, writes Jennifer O’Connell in The Irish Times Magazine this Saturday. Twenty years after her father Paddy published Being …
Read More »Cynthia Erivo among the 2021 winners of Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year
Cynthia Erivo, Phoebe Dynevor and Claire Foy were among the winners of the Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year Awards. The luxury fashion magazine’s annual ceremony took place at the Claridge’s Hotel in London on Tuesday. The organizers said it recognized “the outstanding achievements of women in the worlds of …
Read More »The Richmond Observer – UNC-Chapel Hill inducts 223 students at Phi Beta Kappa
CHAPEL HILL – Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest and most honored academic honorary society in the country, has inducted 223 students from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as new members. The recent induction ceremony featured remarks by Chancellor Kevin M. Guskiewicz and Executive Vice Chancellor and Rector …
Read More »Memory celebrates the life of Ritu Nanda
The memoir of Raj Kapoor’s daughter, Ritu Nanda, takes a closer look at her life and the various roles she has played, including that of insurance advisor and creator of the popular Niky Tasha line of kitchenettes. Written by Sathya Saran, “Being Ritu: The Unforgettable Story of Ritu Nanda” was …
Read More »🌱Autumn Festival + Construction to be finalized in the River District
Hey, Colombia! It’s Friday, so let’s start with everything you need to know about Columbia today. First of all, the weather forecast for the day: A little sun, then clouds; costs. High: 65 Low: 49. Here are the best stories today in Colombia: The Harbison Fall Festival held by the …
Read More »Manage water resources in a snow-free or low-snow future
New analysis from Berkeley Lab reveals that if greenhouse gas emissions continue under the high emissions scenario, winters with little or no snow will become a regular occurrence in the western United States by 35 to 60 years. (Credit: Melissa Kopka / iStock) Snow coats in the mountains around the …
Read More »Czech morning brief: headlines from October 25, 2021
Politics: The Senate could discuss the president’s health on November 9 The Czech Senate is considering November 9 as a possible date for an extraordinary session on the state of health of hospitalized President MiloÅ¡ Zeman, said Senate President MiloÅ¡ VystrÄil (ODS). The Senate session would focus on Zeman’s ability …
Read More »Facts about the Nobel Prize and India’s 9 Nobel Laureates so far
The Nobel Prize, the most prestigious award in the world, is awarded to exceptional people in the fields of academic, scientific or cultural advancement. It was started in 1901 by Alfred Nobel who in his will signed his âRemaining Realizable Assetsâ to be awarded as a Nobel Prize. The assets …
Read More »Mirror Project – SupChina
Mirror Project – SupChina Skip to content Find a company based in China Find a company based in ChinaJD technologyEvergrande GroupGanfeng LithiumShenghe Resources HoldingNorth China Rare Earth GroupBaotou Iron and SteelGemLens technologyKanzhunKuaishouMissFreshXuanji technologyVolitationHuimingjieAEEEHangThree Gorges Society of ChinaChina across the oceanHoneycombXAGCMSGDUFoiaSYS SkyTIMAutel roboticsChina Aviation Industry CompanyChinese Academy of Aerospace AerodynamicsEngines of …
Read More »AURA Istanbul conferences Saturday: Juhani Pallasmaa & Hüseyin Yanar “Art in Architecture”
AURA Istanbul conferences Saturday: Juhani Pallasmaa & Hüseyin Yanar “Art in Architecture” Designed by Cem Günübek To share To share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Mail Or https://www.archdaily.com/970523/aura-istanbul-saturday-conferences-juhani-pallasmaa-and-huseyin-yanar-art-in-architecture The opening conference of the âAURA on Saturdaysâ series in the fall semester 2021 will welcome architect, professor emeritus, writer Juhani Pallasmaa and …
Read More »Kingston author named 2021 Governor General’s Literary Awards finalist
The Canada Council for the Arts and C2C Communications have announced that Kingston-based author Sadiqa de Meijer is a finalist for this year’s prestigious Governor General’s Literary Awards. 70 books were chosen as the best to have been published in Canada in 2021, in seven categories, in French and in …
Read More »The gulf not so “Nobel”: women represent a tiny part of the laureates, a little helping hand in recent years
In 77 years out of a total of 118 years that the Nobel Prize was awarded, not a single woman has received the coveted honor. Literature and Peace saw the maximum number of female Nobel laureates with 16 and 18 female laureates. (Photo: Associated press) One in 13 is how …
Read More »Some surprises at the 2021 Nobel Prizes
Maria Ressa is the first Filipina to win the Nobel Prize. Photo – Eloisa Lopez / Reuters It is not surprising that the only woman awarded is MarÃa Ressa, one of the Nobel Peace Prize laureates. By Melba Castillo A. (Confidential) HAVANA TIMES – Every year it is interesting to …
Read More »Hana Pera Aoake on the end of the world and the genre
I thought of the end of the world, Åtepoti writer Hana Pera Aoake said over the phone. Not that Aoake (Ngaati Hinerangi me Ngaati Raukawa, Ngaati Mahuta, Tainui / Waikato, Ngaati Waewae, Ngaati Wairangi, Waitaha, Kaati Mamoe) thinks the world is ending, they point out, although it is difficult to …
Read More »Lahore writer Nain Sukh wins Dhahan Award for best Punjabi fiction
Lahore-based writer Nain Sukh won the eighth annual Dhahan Award for Best Punjabi Fiction for his short story Jogi, Sap, Trah (Fear of the Snake Charmer), written in the Shahmukhi script. âThis is a unique book about the ‘real’ or ‘original’ inhabitants of the Punjab. A literary milestone in Punjabi⦠…
Read More »Nobel Academy Director Excludes Gender and Ethnicity Quotas for Prizes | Women’s News
Goran Hansson said the prizes should be awarded to “the most deserving”, but laments the historic lack of female Nobel laureates. The director of the academy that awards the Nobel Prizes in Science has ruled out the introduction of gender or ethnicity quotas after this year’s Nobel Laureates included only …
Read More »2021 Nobel Laureates: Complete List
Each October, committees in Sweden and Norway award six Nobel Prizes, each recognizing a revolutionary contribution from an individual or organization in a specific field. Prizes are awarded for physiology or medicine, physics, chemistry, economics, literature and peace work. The winners receive a diploma and a medal, and each prize …
Read More »Why Nobel Prizes are often not noble, especially in economics, literature and peace
The Nobel Prizes in the physical sciences are fair to a large extent, because that is the very nature of science. But the charts of economics, literature and peace are full of mistakes and missteps. It is amazing that the Nobel Prize still has the reputation it has The Nobel …
Read More »Baltic Assembly Literature Prize posthumously awarded to Vahur Afanasjev
The Baltic Assembly Prize for Literature was awarded to the late Estonian writer Vahur Afanasjev (1979-2021), for his novel âSerafima and Bogdanâ, a story about the old believers: Russians who fled to Estonia because of religious persecution. The jury noted that the story of “Serafima and Bogdan” portrays a vivid …
Read More »Abdulrazak Gurnah receives the Nobel Prize for Literature
STOCKHOLM (AP) – UK-based Tanzanian writer Abdulrazak Gurnah, whose work explores the profound impact of migration on uprooted people and the places they settle, won the Nobel Prize for Literature on Thursday. The Swedish Academy said the reward was in recognition of Gurnah’s “uncompromising and compassionate penetration of the effects …
Read More »The Nobel Prize in Chemistry is awarded to the duo who have developed a tool for the construction of molecules
David MacMillan and Benjamin List win Nobel Prize in chemistry They created new tools to build molecules These tools have helped make new drugs and are more environmentally friendly STOCKHOLM, Oct.6 (Reuters) – Germany’s Benjamin List and Scotsman David MacMillan won the 2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry on Wednesday for …
Read More »Nobel Prize: Scottish-born scientist awarded prize in chemistry | UK News
A scientist born in Scotland was jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry with a German scientist for their work on developing a new way to build molecules. David WC MacMillan of Princeton University and Benjamin List of the Max Planck Institute were announced as the winners by Goran Hansson, …
Read More »Children’s book writer Peter Kolwijk wins Golden Granger Prize
Writer Peter Kolwijk has his book josrt He received the Gouden Griffel Prize, the most important Dutch literature prize for children’s books. The book, with illustrations by Linde Faas, chronicles the experiences of the protagonist Ties and his imaginary friend Gozert. Together they do things that are not always wise. …
Read More »Two Americans win Nobel Prize in medicine for their sensory discoveries
Americans Julius and Patapoutian win Nobel Prize in medicine Discoveries of receptors for temperature and touch recognized Discoveries could pave the way for new pain relievers STOCKHOLM, Oct. 4 (Reuters) – US scientists David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian won the 2021 Nobel Prize in Medicine on Monday for their discoveries …
Read More »Start your week smart: Nobel Prize … Women’s March … Coronavirus … Afghanistan … Miya Marcano
California couple visiting Arkansas state park found a 4.38 carat diamond on the ground. âI didn’t know it was a diamond at the time, but it was clean and shiny so I picked it up,â the woman said. Here’s what else you need to know for Start your week smart. …
Read More »“He wrote to change the world for the better”
Serajul Islam Choudhury says about Abul Mansur Ahmad Staff Correspondent Sun Oct 3, 2021 12:00 AM The winners of the essay competition on eminent writer-historian Abul Mansur Ahmad as well as dignitaries at the Daily Star Center in the capital yesterday. At the event, organized by Abul Mansur Ahmad Smriti …
Read More »Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall to launch fourth season of The Reading Room, her book adventure | Referee Victoria
Last year, at the height of the pandemic, the The Duchess of Cornwall shared two personalized playlists in order to offer a little “comfort” to those who struggle against isolation. Famous Ernest Hemingway once said, ‘There is no friend as loyal as a book,’ “she said at the time. “With …
Read More »Katalin Kariko, inventor of the mRNA vaccine, and Drew Weissman first choice for the Nobel Prize
California, first published Oct 1, 2021, 3:29 p.m. IST Hungarian-born doctor Katalin Kariko and American Drew Weissman are the first choices for the Nobel Prize in medicine. Even though the epidemic is far from over, the scientists behind the COVID-19 vaccinations may be on the hunt for the Nobel Prize …
Read More »UT Southwestern Diabetes Expert Recommends Paradigm Shift in Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes to Focus on Weight Loss: Newsroom
DALLAS – September 30, 2021 – An international panel of experts from four renowned diabetes research centers, including UT Southwestern Medical Center, reviewed the current literature and recommends a critical change in the treatment of type 2 diabetes to ensure focus first on obesity and second blood sugar control. Endocrinologist …
Read More »Kingston Library News | Libraries
KINGSTON – Our hours are: Monday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Security protocol : The Board of Selectmen recommends wearing a mask in city buildings. When you attend …
Read More »TFANA and Saint Flashlight launch the activation of the poetry THE WILL OF THE CITY
TFANA and Saint Flashlight present The Will of the City, poems inspired by the playwright and poet William Shakespeare, launched today and will run through the fall. Showcasing the work of more than a dozen writers, this activation will transform the street and outdoor screens of the Polonsky Shakespeare Center …
Read More »Nobel laureate to speak at Iowa State University on Thursday
A Nobel Laureate with ties to Ames and Iowa State University is expected to speak on campus on Thursday about his career and the challenges he has faced along the way. Dan “Danny” Shechtman won the 2011 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work in discovering so-called quasicrystals. He is …
Read More »Hindi Department of KU Organizes “Hindi Diwas”
Hindi Department of KU Organizes “Hindi Diwas” Posted on Sep 29, 2021 | Author RK News Srinagar, September 28: The Department of Hindi at the University of Kashmir held a function on Tuesday to celebrate âHindi Diwasâ. Vice-Chancellor Prof Talat Ahmad presided over the ceremony as the main guest, while …
Read More »Royston Arts Festival 2021 in pictures
Royston’s first hybrid arts festival was a success – organizers achieved their goal of hosting mostly live events. Royston Arts Festival – Royston Town Band – Credit: Karyn Haddon The festival is hosted by Creative Royston – the team has yet to finalize attendance figures, but chairman Carl Filby said …
Read More »New company among 2021 Vancouver British Columbia and Yukon Book Prize winners
Authors, publishers and many other famous literary achievements from across British Columbia and the Yukon at 37e annual awards ceremony this weekend. The West Coast Book Prize Society announced the winners of the 2021 British Columbia and Yukon Book Prizes on September 25. Several Vancouver winners were inspired by current …
Read More »Hindi Diwas Desh Bhakti Kavyapath Pratiyogita in CLUJ
Jammu September 27: (KNS) Department of Student Welfare, Cluster University of Jammu organized a virtual Desh Bhakti Kavyapath Pratiyogita to commemorate Hindi Diwas as part of Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav under the patronage of Professor Bechan Lal, vice- chancellor, CLUJ. According to a statement released to the Kashmir News Service …
Read More »Freshman creates the first poetry club on campus
Rollins freshman Liam King (’25) founded the first poetry club on campus this semester. Fox Slam debuts under the supervision of English teacher Dr. Vidhu Aggarwal. King’s interest in poetry began during his freshman year of high school when he joined the poetry club there. Although the club was short …
Read More »My book is about the death of the longing for coexistence in India: Anuradha Roy
There may never have been harmony, but the aspiration was coexistence, explains author Anuradha Roy who mourns the death of this ideal in her latest book “The Earthspinner” which delves into the heartbreaking history of a potter and his dream project – a terracotta horse. Elango the village potter was …
Read More »Collection of stories And Softly Go The Crossings tops Singapore Book Awards, Arts News & Top Stories
SINGAPORE – The short story collection And Softly Go The Crossings made an impact at the Singapore Book Awards on Friday, September 24. Danielle Lim’s collection won the highest honor, Book of the Year, at the annual industry awards presented by the Singapore Book Publishers Association (SBPA). The seventh edition …
Read More »Shooter kills 1 himself in US supermarket, 12 injured
Reuters Fri Sep 24, 2021 10:36 AM Emergency personnel respond to a shooting at a Kroger supermarket in suburb of Memphis, Tennessee, United States on September 23, 2021. Photo: Reuters “> Emergency personnel respond to a shooting at a Kroger supermarket in suburb of Memphis, Tennessee, United States on September …
Read More »Nobel Prize ceremonies to be shortened and prizes awarded in home countries of laureates due to COVID-19
Nobel Prize ceremonies will be restricted and reduced for the second year in a row due to the coronavirus pandemic, the foundation behind the coveted prizes said Thursday. This year’s prize winners in chemistry, literature, physics, medicine and economics, as well as the Nobel Peace Prize, will be announced between …
Read More »5 writers are shortlisted for the CBC Nonfiction Prize 2021
Five writers from across Canada made the 2021 CBC Nonfiction Award shortlist. The finalists are: The winner will be announced on September 29. He will receive $ 6,000 from Canada Council for the Arts and participate in a two-week writing residency at Banff Center for Arts and Creativity. The remaining …
Read More »Chipping Campden Literature Festival to be Best Ever, Promises Artistic Director Vicky Bennett
Described as the ‘little sister of the Cheltenham Literature Festival’, the illuminated Chipping Campden festival does even more weight when it comes to the city from September 20-25. In addition to a host of big names from around the world, there will be open mic poetry and a festival book …
Read More »Catholic Sabha Udupi Pradesh presents Francis Danti literary prize to Father Chethan Lobo
Catholic Sabha Udupi Pradesh presents Francis Danti literary prize to Father Chethan Lobo Udupi: âIt is sad to know that young people today neglect their Konkani mother tongue and prefer Western languages. They should use their mother tongue more and more in their daily life, âsaid Father Stany B Lobo, …
Read More »Star-Times Sunday News Contest: More Prizes, New Categories, New Judges
There is a chapter in Patricia Grace’s memoir where, while working as a teacher with her husband in Northland, she discovered the fellowship of a Penwomen’s Society, which held monthly writing contests. Grace (NgÄti Toa, NgÄti Raukawa, Te Ati Äwa) has won the Maori news category every year, and she …
Read More »Doerr, Powers on long list of fiction for National Book Awards
NEW YORK (AP) – Anthony Doerr, Richard Powers and Lauren Groff are among this year’s nominees for the National Book Awards fictional list, which also includes Honorée Fanonne Jeffers’ epic debut novel “The Love Songs of WEB Du Bois “, already an Oprah Winfrey Selection and finalist for the Kirkus …
Read More »Doerr, Powers on long list of fiction for National Book Awards | Books
This photo combination shows eight of the ten nominees on the National Book Awards drama list, top row from left, Anthony Doerr’s âCloud Cuckoo Land,â Lauren Groff’s âMatrix,â Laird’s âZorrieâ Hunt, Robert Jones, Jr. ‘ s âThe Prophets,â bottom row from left, âIntimaciesâ by Katie Kitamura, âThe Souvenir Museumâ by …
Read More »Women Who Break Boundaries Celebrated at Roundtable
Emilie Cousines | Photographer By Emily Cousins ââ| Editor-in-chief Baylor faculty and staff introduced and discussed ten pioneering women at the sixth annual conference Panel of women to break the limits Thursday. Organized by the Women and Gender Studies Program, the event was organized to celebrate the achievements of women. …
Read More »Mangaluru: 13th anniversary of popular monthly Konkani “Naman Ballok Jesu” celebrated
Press release Mangaluru, September 16: âThe Carmelite Brothers in the town of Mangaluru have had a remarkable impact on Konkani literature and language over the past decades. They have undertaken a unique and timely mission of making Konkani attractive to small children and adults by hosting storytelling contests and an …
Read More »Why the literary prizes don’t include women, LGBTQ and Dalit authors
It’s that time of year again. We are officially at the heart of the Literary Awards season, with the recent announcement the winner of the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2021, the JCB Prize for Literature long list, and the shortlist for the Booker Prize 2021. These major literary prizes were …
Read More »INTERVIEW | Hirohiko Shimizu: Misunderstood, Japanese whaling research is actually doing something right
~~ (Part 1) Japan resumed commercial whaling in 2019, and the Japanese news has been filled with reports on the subject. But even with the sudden increase in information from viewing and reading opportunities and about whaling, most people still don’t know the basics of the industry. Where are the …
Read More »1975 by Valda Organ | Radio-Canada books
Valda Organ is longlisted for the CBC Nonfiction Prize 2021 for 1975. The 2021 CBC Nonfiction Prize winner will receive $ 6,000 from the Canada Council for the Arts, have their work published on Radio-Canada books and have the opportunity to attend a two-week writing residency at Banff Center for …
Read More »UT Southwestern review reveals preventable hysterectomy for common gynecologic condition: newsroom
DALLAS – September 10, 2021 – Adenomyosis – an abnormal tissue growth in the muscular wall of the uterus that causes painful cramping and heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding – is more common than commonly believed, according to a review by literature performed by gynecologists at UT Southwestern Medical Center …
Read More »Opportunities and Rewards | ArtsHub Australia
OPPORTUNITIES Jump to:THE WINNERS OF THE WEEKPRESELECTED AND FINALISTS REWARDS: Creative writing competition for young Australian writers Focusing on the challenges and resilience of post-pandemic recovery, young writers are invited to submit a creative writing article showcasing authentic experiences and feelings and promoting positive mental well-being. The competition is open …
Read More »Amanda Awards “Ninjababy”, “The Painter and the Thief” Biggest Winners – The Madison Leader Gazette
After a stellar year winning awards in Berlin, South by Southwest, Edinburgh and Melbourne, âNinjababyâ continued its award streak by winning Norway’s top accolades for domestic films, the Amanda Awards. Their awards ceremony kicked off the Norwegian International Film Festival in Haugesund on Saturday evening. The second feature film from …
Read More »Amanda Awards ‘Ninjababy’, ‘The Painter and the Thief’ Biggest Winners
After a stellar year winning awards in Berlin, South by Southwest, Edinburgh and Melbourne, âNinjababyâ continued its award streak by winning Norway’s top accolades for domestic films, the Amanda Awards. Their awards ceremony kicked off the Norwegian International Film Festival in Haugesund on Saturday evening. The second feature film from …
Read More »Sally Magnusson at the Edinburgh Book Festival, Anne Pia celebrates Baudelaire and other Scottish book short stories
The winner of the James Tait Black Prize will be announced live at the Edinburgh International Book Festival on Wednesday 25 August. Author and broadcaster Sally Magnusson will host a special pre-recorded event, where the eight shortlisted authors will discuss their books. The live announcement will follow. The shortlisted authors …
Read More »Elevate the Peak Wants to Know How Southeastern Residents Exit | New
Elevate the Peak, an initiative led by a coalition of nature-focused nonprofits, is the first project of its kind in the Pikes Peak area. And the coalition of 11 nonprofits wants to hear from people from all walks of life to learn more about access, experiences and barriers to exit. …
Read More »Catherine MacCulloch to read a book at the town’s teddy bear picnic tomorrow
A DORNOCH mom has just launched her first children’s book Winston the Bear and the Black Fir Dragon. Catherine MacCulloch (left) with illustrator Jude Holden in front of the Dornoch bookstore. Catherine MacCulloch’s book is aimed at children ages three to eight and features the “dapper and adorable” bear Winston, …
Read More »Why Self-Publishing Empowers Women and Advances Their Careers
Publishing, like many traditional media, has undergone a complete overhaul in the digital age. Most Gen Z people don’t care about a paper book and prefer to download everything to their devices. The trend dates back to the first smartphones, which surfaced around 2007. At the end of this year, …
Read More »South Beach Civic Association celebrates dedication to community at annual picnic
STATEN ISLAND, NY – Nearly 200 members of the South Beach Civic Association, their respective families and local business owners came together to celebrate more than two decades of dedication to the community at the 19th Annual Educational Picnic at Vanderbilt . In attendance were a number of community leaders, …
Read More »Upcoming events at Portsmouth Public Library and Rye Public Library
PORTSMOUTH – If the rain is getting you down, the air quality is hazy, or the heat is unbeatable, your local library is the place to visit. Take advantage of the air conditioning, attend an outdoor program, or check out a read on the beach or an audiobook for your …
Read More »Interview: Hemant Divate, co-founder, Poetrywala
What is the origin of the idea behind the newly formed Poetrywala Foundation? Poetry publishing in India is a non-profit activity. It is a movement. It is in this perspective that I and Smruti became publishers. In Marathi, we took out magazines Abhidha (1992) then Abhidha Nantar (1998-2008). Abhidha Nantar …
Read More »The fascinating origins of the Olympic Games in ancient Greece
Three runners were featured on an Attic black-figure Panathenaic award amphora. Running was the first event of the Olympic Games in ancient Greece. Credit: Marie-Lan Nguyen, CC BY 2.5/ Wikipedia The history and origins of the Olympic Games take us back to ancient Greece and the legends of heroic athletes …
Read More »Eight State Literary Prize Winners Named
Eight Ohio authors – or authors who write on Ohio topics – were honored by the 2021 Ohioana Book Awards. The awards, first awarded in 1942, are among the oldest state literary prizes in the country. The awards ceremony, tentatively scheduled to be an in-person event, is scheduled for Oct. …
Read More »Ludhiana court suspends awarding of Punjab government literary prizes
Judge Hasandeep Singh Bajwa of the Ludhiana court on Monday suspended the awarding of literary and artistic prizes from the government of Punjab for the years 2015 to 2020. In an oral order, the court granted a suspension of the awarding of the prizes and the distribution of cash prizes …
Read More »Festival Logo Design Contest – Henley Standard
CHILDREN and young people are invited to design the logo for next year’s Henley Youth Festival. The winning design will appear on all print and digital literature relating to the event, which will be held in March. It will also feature prominently on the festival’s website, at performances and in …
Read More »Akutagawa Prize Winner Li Kotomi: Updating the Face of Japanese Literature, One Novel at a Time
~~ Winners Li Kotomi (D), Kiwamu Sato (C) and Toko Sawada (L) Taiwanese-born writer Li Kotomi, 31, won the prestigious Akutagawa Prize for her novel, Higanbana ga Saku Shima (“The island where the flowers of the autumn equinox bloomâ€, in Japanese, by Bungeishunju Publishing, 2021). Li shares the award with …
Read More »Singaporean author Jeremy Tiang judges the International Booker Prize, Entertainment News & Top Stories
Local author and translator Jeremy Tiang was named judge of next year’s International Booker Prize on Wednesday. Tiang, 44, is the first Singaporean to judge one of the Booker Awards. The International Booker Prize, unlike the Booker Prize, is awarded annually to a book translated into English and published in …
Read More »465 Tahoe Children Participate in Lift Literature Summer Reading Challenge | South Lake Tahoe
View full picture Sales of Lovin ‘Lake Tahoe bags go to support Lift. Photo by Eric Rasmussen Photography. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif .– The first Lift Literature Summer Reading Challenge is underway with 465 Tahoe children signing up to read as many minutes as possible this summer. ⢠168 primary …
Read More »“Maidan was the best time of my life:” meet Andriy Lyubka, the rising star of Ukrainian literature – The Calvert Journal
Carbide, Lyubka’s 2015 hit, takes place shortly after the revolution. It was shortlisted for the BBC Ukraine Book of the Year 2015 award, one of the country’s most prestigious literary awards. The English translation of Reilly Costigan Humes and Isaac Stackhouse Wheeler’s novel was recently released by Jantar in 2020; …
Read More »[RAS Korea] The 2nd annual essay competition ends with an awards ceremony
[RAS Korea] 2nd annual essay competition ends with awards ceremony – Korea Times national 2021-07-12 01:24 [RAS Korea] The 2nd annual essay competition ends with an awards ceremony By Steven L. ShieldsPhoto caption:From left to right. Shin Suhyeon, Kim Gyuri, Steven L. Shields, Song Sumin, Kim Ji-myeong.Three years ago, when …
Read More »Alice Munro, master of the short story, at 90
Dear Life was the title Munro gave to his 2012 short story collection – possibly his last. Some stories are inspired by the author’s life. If the other stories also explore the destinies of women, you never get the impression that feminism was the main issue. Alice Munro has published …
Read More »Writers receive cash prize for best literary work
SUKKUR: After a long delay of almost 15 months due to the spread of Covid-19, the Institute of Sindhology at the University of Sindh, Jamshoro, held the award ceremony, during which the best Sindhi books published during the year 2018 were awarded on Thursday. The first award ceremony after March …
Read More »Small training space can’t restrict the style of Thai table tennis star
Table tennis player Orawan “Thip” Paranang trains in her living room in Nonthaburi, Thailand on May 29. The makeshift facility is where the 17-year-old, who was born into poverty in rural Thailand, polishes her final preparations to compete in the Tokyo Olympics this summer. AFP Thai table tennis star Orawan …
Read More »Science exit
Comment marinasb 11 hours ago – When I worked as a show producer for the BBC, I became deeply aware of the disconnect between science and people. In the BBC’s vast array of programming, science and scientists seemed to be in a box of their own. They lived in ivory …
Read More »“The animals of this country” shortlisted for the Arthur C Clarke Prize
July 1, 2021 @booksandpublishing UK, The animals of this country by Laura Jean McKay (Scribe) was shortlisted for the Arthur C Clarke Prize for Science Fiction. McKay’s novel, which won the 2021 Victorian Prize for Literature and was shortlisted for a series of awards, most recently the ALS Gold Medal, …
Read More »Breaking News – Amazon Studios Blesses ‘Good Omens’ For Sequel Season
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Read More »From the translators “Parasite” and “Lost Alleys”, a “monarch” in Korean poetry
Clayton, OK, June 28, 2021 – (PR.com) – Mundus Artium Press announces the release in 2021 of Monarch Butterfly, a selection of poems by famous Korean poet, critic and scholar Choi Dongho. In this new book, poet and scholar Kooseul Kim (Lost Alleys) and Korean film expert and subtitler Darcy …
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