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Oprah’s Legacy In The World Of Literature Lives On
April 4, 2012
Oprah’s impact on the world of literature can not be understated. It is estimated that Oprah’s Book Club was instrumental…
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Get to Know…Oprah Winfrey
April 2, 2012
Each week, we’ll be helping you to get to know our winners better (what a great bunch they are) and…
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VIDEO: Literary Birthday Celebration For Langston Hughes
March 30, 2012
Langston Hughes would have turned 100 this year and in a fitting tribute to his life and literary contributions, the…
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VIDEO: Poetry Readings Of Langston Hughes’ Work
March 28, 2012
We’re continuing our look back at Langston Hughes this week by featuring some audio of his work. Listening to his…
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Get To Know…Langston Hughes
March 26, 2012
Each week, we’ll be helping you to get to know our winners better (what a great bunch they are) and…
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On Writing: Nicole Krauss And The Magic Of Literature
March 23, 2012
It’s always a question of whether the story will come when a writer sits down to begin a work and…
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VIDEO: What Draws Nicole Krauss To The Keyboard
March 21, 2012
“I have to care so much about something if I’m going to sit and write about for a couple of…
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Get To Know…Nicole Krauss
March 19, 2012
Each week, we’ll be helping you to get to know our winners better (what a great bunch they are) and…
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VIDEO: Kamila Shamsie Introduces The “Writer’s Bloc” Project
March 16, 2012
How do we change the face of education worldwide? Is it simply a matter of producing better teachers? Donating money…
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Kamila Shamsie Reflects On Her Hometown Of Karachi, Pakistan
March 14, 2012
Kamila Shamsie spent most of her formative years living in Karachi, Pakistan, a sprawling city on the coast where “you…
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Get To Know…Kamila Shamsie
March 12, 2012
Each week, we’ll be helping you to get to know our winners better (what a great bunch they are) and…
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Friday Lit Review: Things You Might Have Missed While You Were Out
March 9, 2012
Each Friday we’ll be bringing you news about your favorite authors, literature and books in general. Tell us what you…