Zibby Owens withdraws sponsorship for the National Book Awards over its “pro-Palestinian agenda.”

Zibby Owens withdraws sponsorship for the National Book Awards over its “pro-Palestinian agenda.”

By Dan Sheehan | November 14, 2023

Over 2000 poets and writers are boycotting the Poetry Foundation.

Over 2000 poets and writers are boycotting the Poetry Foundation.

By Dan Sheehan | November 13, 2023

Israel has killed over 50 members of this poet's family.

Israel has killed over 50 members of this poet's family.

By Dan Sheehan | November 9, 2023

Rupi Kaur has declined an invitation from the White House.

Rupi Kaur has declined an invitation from the White House.

By Dan Sheehan | November 6, 2023

We need more writers to speak out in support of Gaza.

We need more writers to speak out in support of Gaza.

By Dan Sheehan | October 31, 2023

Join the thousands of writers who have signed this letter for Gaza.

Join the thousands of writers who have signed this letter for Gaza.

By Dan Sheehan | October 27, 2023

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Here's how you can help people in Gaza right now.

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Salman Rushdie's memoir of the attempt on his life will be published next year.

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These three writers just won MacArthur “genius” grants.

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Check out the first trailer for <em>Leave the World Behind</em>.

Check out the first trailer for Leave the World Behind.

By Dan Sheehan | October 2, 2023

Read a 1962 review of Shirley Jackson's <em>We Have Always Lived in the Castle</em>.

Read a 1962 review of Shirley Jackson's We Have Always Lived in the Castle.

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Read the first reviews of <em>Their Eyes Were Watching God</em>.

Read the first reviews of Their Eyes Were Watching God.

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