PBS Newshour
Newly appointed Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith shares 4 authors you need to read including Solmaz Sharif and Claudia Rankine.
New York Times
The New York Times Books compiled 20 years of notable L.G.B.T.Q. books and their authors, including Mark Doty.
Amazon Best Books
Amazon Books selects the best titles for every reader’s summer – this year includes George Saunders’ Lincoln in the Bardo.
Hollywood Reporter
George Saunders’ new pilot, Sea Oak starring Glenn Close, marks the Emmy winner’s return to scripted television.
NYT Magazine
Terrance Hayes has been named the New York Times Magazine’s new Poetry Editor.
All Things Considered
Listen to NPR interview with newly appointed United States Poet Laureate, Tracy K Smith.
Forward Arts
Ocean Vuong shortlisted for The Felix Dennis Prize for Best First Collection for Night Sky with Exit Wounds.
The Guardian
Read Carol Ann Duffy’s poem “Campaign” published exclusively with The Guardian.
Poet Laureate
Congratulations to our very own Tracy K. Smith who was appointed 22nd Poet Laureate of the United States!
Chicago Sun Times
Joy Harjo on how her Native American roots, her family, and her hardships lead her to where she is today.