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VIDEO: Are We Less Civil Than Any Other Period In American History?
March 7, 2012
Jill Lepore doesn’t think so. As part of a series of discussions sponsored by the Center for Civil Discourse at…
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VIDEO: “The Warmth Of Other Suns” Turned Into A…Song?
March 5, 2012
We find the most fascinating things by following our favorite authors on Facebook and Twitter. 2011 winner Isabel Wilkerson shared…
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New Books From Junot Diaz, Toni Morrison, and Zadie Smith
March 2, 2012
Junot Diaz’s short story collection This Is How You Lose Her will be published in September. It’s Diaz’s first book since his…
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Love August Wilson’s Plays? You’re In Luck This Spring
February 29, 2012
We’ve been in a real August Wilson mood around here lately and with good reason. Residents of Northeast Ohio (our…
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What Are Your Top Ten Favorite Books – Of All Time?
February 27, 2012
The website and corresponding book, “The Top Ten,” tackles that very question, asking celebrated writers to list their favorite 10…
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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…