The sadness, exhaustion, anger and frustration that have been expressed by Black people across social media this week have, of course, been felt for centuries.But, by living so much through our screens right now, observing video footage, scrolling through reposted statements and infographics, many of us have paid attention in a way we should have done long before. The murder of George Floyd has made it clear that, despite the feeling that everything is supposed to have changed as a result of Covid-19, so much has stayed the same. Floyd’s killing has had particular resonance for us in the UK too, where it has highlighted the realities of systemic racism and the particular impact this has for Black people and people of colour.Literature has a role to play in bringing communities together, and we are listening to how we can do this better. Black writing is integral to British literature, but continues to be marginalised and underrepresented.With this in mind, this week Literature on Lockdown has gathered opportunities for Black voices to be heard, platforms for the amplification of Black writers’ voices, and lists for white readers to educate themselves and do better. Though there has been anxiety, anger and a feeling of paralysis this week under lockdown, there have also been fundraisers, support from public figures, and reminders not to let the importance of this issue disappear beneath the next news cycle.You will be familiar with much of what we present here. We can’t... Continue reading at 'British Council global'
[ British Council global | 2020-06-05 16:46:27 UTC ]
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In a climate crisis that feels huge and hopeless, these eight books — essays, fiction, memoir and poetry on the wild — will help you focus on small things Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2023-08-04 13:00:09 UTC ]
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These new science fiction and fantasy books out August 2023, including More Perfect by Temi Oh, deal with everything from ghosts to aliens to war machines. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-08-03 10:33:00 UTC ]
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The new manga out in August are fantastic — with supernatural coming-of-age stories, chill villains, and more. Start with Akane-Banashi by Yuki Suenaga and Takamasa Moue. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-08-02 10:35:00 UTC ]
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Despite winning awards, these little-known beautiful and thought-provoking literary fiction books, like Last of Her Name by Mimi Lok, remain criminally underrated. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-08-01 10:34:00 UTC ]
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August's new nonfiction books include a memoir exploring the model minority myth, a historical look at Middle Eastern horsewomen, and more, including Mexikid by Pedro Martín. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-07-31 10:34:00 UTC ]
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Here is the best new Korean literature in translation, from science fiction like Counterweight by Djuna and translated by Anton Hur to literary fiction, short stories, and poetry. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-07-27 10:30:00 UTC ]
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As a previously undocumented person, all I've wanted was to be considered the same as everyone else. Defined by my merit, not by the place of my birth. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2023-07-20 20:55:53 UTC ]
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These manga like Tokyo Revengers share common themes — namely gang wars or time travel — in combo with dynamic stories and characters. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-07-14 10:32:00 UTC ]
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Billed as ‘a therapeutic novel’, the publisher’s first foray into fiction follows 29-year-old Anna’s mental health journey – with a view to helping the reader. But how useful can such clunky writing be?At 29 years old, Anna is full of self-loathing. She hates her job, her boyfriend is having an... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2023-07-07 15:45:50 UTC ]
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The manga new releases out July 2023 include a sweet high school romance, adventures at magic school, a body swap horror story, and lots more! Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-07-06 10:33:00 UTC ]
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These 8 books that explore the relationships between humans and animals in a variety of ways, including the personal and professional. Start with Birding While Indian: A Mixed-Blood Memoir by Thomas C. Ganno. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-06-29 10:35:00 UTC ]
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These eight eye-opening graphic nonfiction and memoirs focus on politics and identity, and they're all published in the last few years, including The Black Panther Party: A Graphic Novel History. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-06-22 10:32:00 UTC ]
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Pulitzer Prize-winning author Cormac McCarthy, who wrote nihilistic and violent tales of the American frontier and post-apocalyptic worlds that enthralled and appalled readers, died on Tuesday at the age of 89, his representative confirmed to CBC... Continue reading at CBC
[ CBC | 2023-06-13 20:01:40 UTC ]
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The Cooperative Children's Book Center has released its annual statistics on diversity in children's literature, and the results are heartening: 40% of books published in 2022 have a BIPOC author, illustrator, or compiler. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Every day I see another article framed around a journalist feeding something into ChatGPT and publishing the results, or an author writing 87 books with AI in a single day, or a publishing house using LMM to sort the slush pile, another bone dissolves within my body. Soon, I shall be but a... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2023-06-05 14:57:22 UTC ]
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World Literature Today Announces 2023 Student Translation Prize Winners News and Events [email protected] Tue, 05/30/2023 - 09:42 Katie Kassam and Vala Thorodds, winners of the 2023 Student Translation PrizesWorld Literature Today, the University... Continue reading at World Literature Today
[ World Literature Today | 2023-05-30 14:42:03 UTC ]
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When I first became a single mother, I hid it from everyone, including myself. In my new book, The Leaving Season: A Memoir in Essays, I track the evolution of my relationship with motherhood, starting as a reluctant mother of two in a married household and ultimately ending as a single mother... Continue reading at Electric Literature
[ Electric Literature | 2023-05-12 11:10:00 UTC ]
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Iraqi writer Shahad Al Rawi, who was shortlisted for this year’s Sheikh Zayed Book Award in the young author category, will speak with the New Yorker’s Yasmine AlSayyad. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The best science fiction and fantasy book deals of the day, curated by Book Riot. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-05-08 13:34:09 UTC ]
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Emily Henry has the #1 bestselling book in the country with her fourth novel, 'Happy Place,' Ana Huang’s latest romance series 'King of Wrath' and 'King of Pride,' coming in at #4 and #18, respectively, on our adult trade paperback list and The Office star Rainn Wilson has the #7 title on our... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-05 04:00:00 UTC ]
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