Neustadt in the News
This year marks the 100th birthday of Neustadt laureate Octavio Paz, and to celebrate, events are being held worldwide all year long. If you’re in the Bay Area, make sure to attend this one, taking place at the Mexican Art Museum on October 17.
NSK laureate Naomi Shihab Nye grew up in several places, including in Ferguson, MO. In a recent article for the Houston Chronicle, she talks about the similarities of the situation in Ferguson with that of the situation in Palestine, the country of her heritage.
Help usher in a brand new month by reading a new poem from Neustadt juror Fady Joudah at the Academy of American Poets.
Lit Prizes
Mark your calendar! The finalists for the 2015 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Prize for Children’s Literature (one of the world’s most enduring and celebrated children’s literature prizes) will be announced next week!
Fun Finds and Inspiration
How does a book move from an original manuscript to a new translation? This infographic takes you through the life cycle of translated books, step by step.
With the holiday season quickly approaching, it’s time to start thinking about your holiday purchases. Why not try this gift list, From One Book Lover to Another? Or, better yet, check out WLT’s list from last year: A Book for Every Bibliophile.
