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Zinzi Clemmons on Transforming Loss

Clemmons is nominated for the first Aspen Words Literary Prize.

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Blog Post

04.09.2018
Literature

Runaway Slave: A Story of Triumph, Survival & Resistance

Historian Erica Armstrong Dunbar chronicled the story of Ona Judge in her book, Never Caught: The Washingtons' Relentless Pursuit of Their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge.

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Podcast

03.28.2018
Literature

Rowan Hisayo Buchanan on Writing for the Love of Words

The Aspen Words Literary Prize nominee discusses the personal story behind her debut novel.

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Blog Post

03.08.2018
Literature

The Power of Fiction

The inaugural Aspen Words Literary Prize will recognize a work of fiction with social impact.

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Blog Post

03.05.2018
Literature

Shanthi Sekaran on the 'American Experience'

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

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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.

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Blog Post

02.28.2018
Literature

Author Jonathan Dee on How Fiction Can Create Empathy

The Aspen Words Literary Prize nominee discusses how a good book can help you see the world differently.

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Blog Post

02.27.2018
Literature

Author Lisa Ko on Writing Your Own Story

The Aspen Words Literary Prize nominee discusses her debut novel about immigration, language, and belonging.

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Blog Post

02.22.2018
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.

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Blog Post

02.15.2018
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