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16 Books Up for the Aspen Words Literary Prize

These important novels touch on some of today's most meaningful issues.

BY Aspen Words

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11.19.2018
Around the Institute

Learning Privilege, Humility, and Courage on a 2,774-Mile Bike Trip

A Q&A with Carrie Morgridge, author of 'The Spirit of the Trail: A Journey to Fulfillment Along the Continental Divide.'

BY Anne Mosle

Blog Post

10.08.2018
Literature

Six Banned Books to Read this Week

Aspen Words staff members pick their favorite controversial classics.

BY Aspen Words

Blog Post

09.25.2018
Literature

10 Books for Summer Reading

A guide from Aspen Words on novels, memoirs, and more you can dive into.

BY Aspen Words

Blog Post

05.25.2018
Literature

Zinzi Clemmons on Transforming Loss

Clemmons is nominated for the first Aspen Words Literary Prize.

BY Aspen Words

Blog Post

04.09.2018
Literature

Shanthi Sekaran on the 'American Experience'

The Aspen Words Literary Prize nominee discusses the power of language and the books that shaped her.

BY Aspen Words

Blog Post

03.01.2018
Literature

Meet the 2018 Aspen Words Emerging Writer Fellows

Fellows receive a full scholarship to attend the Aspen Summer Words writing conference in June.

BY Aspen Words

Blog Post

02.28.2018
Literature

Achy Obejas on the Best Thing About Fiction

The Aspen Words Literary Prize nominee talks about her latest short story collection and the power of language.

BY Aspen Words

Blog Post

02.15.2018
Literature

Samrat Upadhyay on Why Writing Short Stories Is Difficult

The Aspen Words Literary Prize nominee talks about 'Mad Country,' his latest short story collection.

BY Aspen Words

Blog Post

02.12.2018
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