Neustadt in the News
2016 Neustadt juror Padma Viswanathan launched her latest novel, The Ever After of Ashwin Rao, at the Fayetteville Public Library this week.
Recent Neustadt juror Andrew Lam had originally planned to go to medical school, but ended up with a career as a writer/journalist. Read the full story behind his transition.
The Poetry Foundation named 2011 NSK nominee Jacqueline Woodson the Young People’s Poet Laureate. This title is given every two years to a living writer with a career that demonstrates exceptional poetry writing for young readers.
Lit Prizes and Festivals
The 10 finalists for the Dundee International Book Prize have been revealed and include writers from four continents. The prize is in its eleventh year and will announce the winner in October.
Fun Finds and Inspiration
Bustle highlights 11 literary board games sure to delight any bibliophile. From Bookopoly to Shakespeare-inspired to literary trivia, there’s a wonderful selection to choose from when you feel the need to take a short break from your latest book.