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The performer's work has become a staple in the world of academia — and "The Life of a Showgirl" is giving professors and ...
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Chimamanda Just Got a Mermaid Award, But What Does That Even Mean?

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie wins Sweden’s Mermaid Award at the Gothenburg Book Fair, honouring writers whose stories deeply move ...

Literary legend Christopher Merrill stepping down as IWP director in 2026. What’s next?

Another big change for the UI's International Writing Program, with longtime director Christopher Merrill stepping down after ...

As book bans grow, these people are fighting for literary access in Tennessee

As book bans continue to increase across the nation, these three people are trying to promote a love of literature across the ...

Susan Orlean on storytelling and the joy of discovery

Susan Orlean has built a career out of noticing what others might overlook. Whether it’s writing about orchids, libraries, gospel singers or 10-year-olds, she’s made the ordinary feel extraordinary — ...