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Friday Lit Review: Things You Might Have Missed When You Were Busy Living Life
February 24, 2012
Each Friday we’ll be bringing you news about your favorite authors, literature and books in general. Check out the first…
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VIDEO: August Wilson – The Man, The Playwright
February 22, 2012
In this interview, 2005 Lifetime Achievement Award winner August Wilson gives his opinion on everything from African-Americans visiting to Africa…
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We Want To Hear From You!
February 20, 2012
Here at Anisfield-Wolf, we appreciate great dialogue about literature that helps us make sense of the world we live in….
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Rita Dove And Kwame Anthony Appiah Honored With National Medals of Arts and Humanities
February 17, 2012
Watch Anisfield-Wolf jury member Rita Dove get presented with the 2011 National Medal of Arts by President Barack Obama and…
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Spend “An Evening With Toni Morrison” At Oberlin College March 14
February 15, 2012
Oberlin College will host 1988 Anisfield-Wolf award winner Toni Morrison in an intimate event on Wednesday, March 14 at 7:30….
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Rita Dove To Receive 2011 National Medal of Arts From President Obama
February 13, 2012
Today, President Obama will present the 2011 National Medal of Arts to distinguished Anisfield-Wolf jury member Rita Dove. Ms. Dove…
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Anisfield-Wolf Guide To Black History Month
February 10, 2012
Black History Month is but one period out of the year where we focus on the accomplishments and contributions of…
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Anisfield-Wolf Authors On Twitter
February 8, 2012
Being able to communicate directly with your favorite writers and authors is probably one of the best uses of Twitter….
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Do You Use Social Media To Get Closer To Your Favorite Authors?
February 6, 2012
A recent New York Times article examines the relationship between readers and authors in the social media landscape. Previously, the…
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Joyce Carol Oates To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award From Oregon State University
February 3, 2012
We’re so pleased to share this bit of good news about Anisfield-Wolf jury member Joyce Carol Oates! From Oregon State:…
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VIDEO: Mohsin Hamid Talks About The Film Adaptation Of His Book, The Reluctant Fundamentalist
February 1, 2012
In advance of the film adaptation of Mohsin Hamid’s The Reluctant Fundamentalist, take a look back at Hamid’s talk on his book…
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What Will We Do If Public Libraries No Longer Exist?
January 30, 2012
2011 Anisfield-Wolf winner Kamila Shamsie reflects on the availability of literature through the world’s public libraries—and what that means for…
