This is WEEKEND EDITION from NPR News. I m Rachel Martin. Author Azar Nafisi has a gift for using literature for her own purposes in her best-selling memoir Reading Lolita In Tehran it s a key - the path to internal liberation in the midst of an oppressive revolutionary Iran. In her new book, The Republic Of Imagination:…
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Are given annually to outstanding African American authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults that demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values. The award commemorates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and honors his wife, Mrs. Coretta Scott King, for…
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Pakistani author Intizar Hussain, one of the greatest Urdu writers in history, died on February 2, 2016, aged 92, in Lahore. The prolific author was known for his novels, short stories, columns and poetry and belatedly saw worldwide recognition when he wasand was awarded France s Ordre des Arts et des Lettres a year later. Born…
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I believe the idea originated from our managing editor Mercer Baggs. But not even his imagination could so dutifully or beautifully construct what turned out to be the greatest week of my professional life. Baggs idea was this: As a way to further generate attention during Open Championship week, and as a way to provide original…
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11/5/15 The shortlist for the Authors Club Best First Novel Award 2015 is as follows: The Letter Bearer by Robert Allison (Granta) A Song for Issy Bradley by Carys Bray (Hutchinson) The Fair Fight by Anna Freeman (Weidenfeld) Ishmael’s Oranges by Claire Hajaj (Oneworld) Elizabeth is Missing by Emma Healey (Penguin) The Restoration…
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The twentieth century saw an unmatched period of artistic accomplishment in Latin America. Though it is nearly impossible to choose only a few writers to highlight, the following Latin American authors must be noted for their contributions to the richness of modern literature and poetry. In the early portion of the 1900s, poets…
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Modern Fantasy: The 100 Best Novels, An English-Language Selection, 1946-1987 is a nonfiction book written by David Pringle, published by Grafton Books in 1988 in the United Kingdom and the following year by Peter Bedrick Books in the United States. The foreword is by Brian W. Aldiss. Primarily the book comprises 100 short essays…
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William Wells Brown has the distinction of being the first African American novelist ever to be published — in 1853. Brown wrote “Clotel” during five productive years in Europe in which he experienced a freedom that wasn’t possible in America. His novel is taught in some college classes today, but many people don’t know him…
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When Amanda Kohn picked up her 6-year-old son Hayden’s equipment at Dick’s Sporting Goods back in December after registering for Sidney Crosby’s Little Penguins Learn to Play Program, initially, she didn’t notice the lucky Golden Ticket in his bag – given to 100 randomly selected participants. “Honestly, I didn’t even see it…
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Our mission is to reduce senior isolation and promote intergenerational engagement through storytelling. Senior isolation is the root cause of a range of health issues, from depression, substance abuse, weakened immune systems and to premature death. Recognized by AARP and proven by internationally published research, The Best…
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Use the menus below to see a complete list of the vehicles currently being parted out by that model. The table consisting of letters followed by a year denotes the year the vehicle entered the yard. Just match the first letter in the stock number to the table and you can tell how long the vehicle has been here. Some of them…
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