AWP 2017: Politicized Writing Conference Ends With White House Vigil

This year's politically-charged AWP conference concluded Saturday evening with a candlelight vigil outside the White House and strong sales reported from the book fair floor. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-12 00:00:00 UTC ]

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