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15 Black authors whose books you need to read - MSN
James Baldwin (1924-1987) wasn’t just a famous African-American author. He was also a prominent figure in the civil rights movement who used his platform to advocate for racial equality and justice.
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A rare collection of American literature will be auctioned off at Christie's - NPR
Bruce Lisman is selling a trove of 18th and 19th-century American books and rarities. His collection offers a rare look into the foundations of American literature.
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What American Literature’s Prophetic Voices Tell Us About Ourselves
American literature, arising from the inchoate beginnings of the nation, has had its share of prophets. Perhaps because the nation itself has its share of sins against which its prophets railed.
Austin African American Book Festival Marks 19 Years Of Literary Celebration
The Austin African American Book Festival is back again for its 19th year this Saturday at the Carver Museum. Dr. Rosalind Oliphant, founder & director of the Festival, joined us, along with ...
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American literature | PBS News
Smith spoke with Judy Woodruff about the book. ... lawyer Atticus Finch from Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird” is one of the most recognizable characters in American literature.
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New Bestseller List Seeks to Boost Black Book Sales - Publishers Weekly
The African American Literature Book Club (AALBC) has launched the BLK Bestseller Lis t showcasing the bestselling books by Black authors going back 16 months. The list, sourced from Circana ...
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Book Bans Arent the Only Threat to Literature in Classrooms
Book Bans Aren’t the Only Threat to Literature in American Classrooms 7 minute read Display of banned books or censored books at Books Inc independent bookstore in Alameda, Calif., on Oct. 16, 2021.
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So You Want to Read Arab-American Literature - The Harvard Crimson
Books for Arab-American History Month. By Monica Zheng. By Wonjae Suh, Crimson Staff Writer. For many, Arab-American literature offers a personal window into the rich cultural heritage, ...
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Smithsonian abruptly cancels Asian American literary festival
The Asian American Literature Festival, produced and funded by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center (APAC), was first held in 2017 and included such events as this talk, pictured above ...
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The Asian American Literature Festival returns — without the Smithsonian - The Washington Post
The Asian American Literature Festival returns — without the Smithsonian. Literary groups are banding together to host a new gathering in September, with events in cities across the country ...
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Language, literature, laughs in new book about American history by linguist Richard Lederer
Columnist, author, and linguist Richard Lederer spent about six months writing his latest book, “American History for Everyone.” That was a lot longer than it’s typically taken him to write ...