National Book Award
Congratulations to Elizabeth Acevedo winner of the 2018 National Book Award for Young Adult Literature for The Poet X!
New York Times
Review of Natasha Trethewey’s Monument: the sort of poem(s) that can make one utter little curses of appreciation.
Vanity Fair
In her Natasha Trethewey’s Monument, the Pulitzer Prize winner discusses grief, the true character of America, and her hope.
A Man’s World
Rita Dove selects Tracy K. Smith’s poem for the New York Times Magazine: He’ll grin watching you squint, deciphering.
New York Times
Review of Andre Dubus III Gone So Long: Dubus does a good job making Daniel’s self-justifications seem both plausible and crazy.
LitHub
Eula Biss on grappling with Whiteness: “I saw my whiteness, dancing there, mocking me, daring me to try to understand it.”
New York Times
Natasha Trethewey discusses Toni Morrison (her favorite novelist), poetry, and the ubiquitous nature of white rage.
Am I Welcome?
Javier Zamora for the New York Times, a reflection on immigration and belonging: I have a green card now. I should feel safer.
Am Poetry Rev
Read Jericho Brown’s stunning new poem: In the dream where I am an island,/I grow green with hope. I’d like to end there.
Bobbitt Prize
Congratulations to Jorie Graham, winner of the 2018 Bobbitt Poetry Prize for her collection Fast!