African book publishers of children’s books launched an appeal to African authors to write books on local history and in particular, realistic portrayals of men and women’s roles in African society, which are considered taboo subjects.
In a public climate dominated by loud, combative rhetoric, Wisconsin author Jerry Apps values something in short supply today: subtlety. He feels very strongly that the land is alive and needs to be nurtured rather than exploited as a commodity.
At this year’s European Literatures Day festival, the debates about European literature were set in the context of the growth of the digital books market, with many discussions focused on European identity and the values of a shared European culture.
At 81 years old, literary critic Harold Bloom remains as controversial as ever: He has often found himself at the center of literary controversy, leveling attacks on popular writers such as Adrienne Rich, Maya Angelou, Stephen King and J. K. Rowling.
October is Queer History Month. To some people it is also known as Gay History Month, while others insist on GLBT History Month, and still others insist on LGBT History Month . . . let’s look at our past in a different way . . . let’s examine some of the books and authors who have had an impact on our community and society as a whole.
phati’tude Literary Magazine, is pleased to announce its fall issue, AWAKENINGS: BRIDGING THE CULTURAL DIVIDE Remembering September 11th. The deadline is August 12, 2011 and the publication date will be September 11, 2011.
Summer’s here and we’re excited to welcome our first “official” batch of phati’tude interns who will be working with us to help bring us up to speed. This talented and enthusiastic group were selected from a pool of 36 applicants who come to us from colleges and universities from coast to coast.
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