Neustadt in the News
We’re saddened to report that 1996 Neustadt Prize Laureate Assia Djebar has passed away. In her honor, we’ve republished Mohammed Dib’s tribute that praises Djebar’s bravery and talent as a female writer from Algeria.
Fun Finds and Inspiration
A translator argues why the art of translation is “the most fun imaginable” and not “soul-crushing” as some proclaim.
A new website is in the works for literary-minded folk called Literary Hub, which will focus on literary fiction and nonfiction with contributions from over 70 bookstores, literary magazines, and small presses.
Authors and poets from Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan discussed how good literature transcends boundaries at the Karachi Literature Festival.
We’re taught to avoid judging a book by its cover, but this article highlights the differences in book covers published in the US vs. the Netherlands.
In light of the recent Harper Lee news, The New Yorker imagines other literary sequels.
