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Literature

How to Tell a Great Story

Powerhouse literary couple Geraldine Brooksand Tony Horwitz share their tips.

BY Aspen Ideas To Go

Podcast

05.19.2016
Literature

Literature as an Act of Peace

At the Winter Words author series, pioneering Latina author Sandra Cisneros explores how literature can introduce us to new ways of thinking.

BY Caroline Tory

Blog Post

04.15.2016
Literature

Diverse Identities Through Poetry

Can something as simple as poetry help unite us? Consider this as we celebrate National Poetry Month.

BY Renee Prince

Blog Post

04.05.2016
Literature

A 'Magical' Journey: Author Mark Tompkins

Mark Tompkins sits down with Aspen Words to discuss his new novel, "The Last Day of Magic," his on-location research in Ireland for the intricate writing process, and the impact of Aspen Words in encouraging his work.

BY Caroline Tory, Guest Blogger

Blog Post

03.01.2016
Literature

What We're Reading: A Weekly List of Our Program Directors’ Must-See Media

What has Google learned about team dynamics? What weapons does the Pentagon hope to use against Russia and China? How do low-income students fit in at elite colleges? Programs at the Aspen Institute have been scouring their respective issue areas to find and share the most insightful and informative links to answer these questions, and more.

BY Mary Catherine Bitter, Guest Blogger

Blog Post

02.26.2016
Literature

Announcing the 2016 Emerging Writer Fellows at Aspen Words

Emerging Writer Fellows receive a full scholarship to Summer Words, a six-day literary gathering held annually in Aspen, CO, each June.

BY Caroline Tory, Guest Blogger

Blog Post

02.25.2016
Literature

What We're Reading 02/19: A Weekly List of Our Program Directors' Must-See Media

How will the Internet of Things change the issue of data security? What is life like for a homeless high schooler in Montana? How can prison education programs help inmates? Programs at the Aspen Institute have been scouring their respective issue areas to find and share the most insightful and informative links to answer these questions, and more.

BY Mary Catherine Bitter, Guest Blogger

Blog Post

02.19.2016
Literature

What We're Reading 02/12: A Weekly List of Our Program Directors’ Must-See Media

Why is busyness a distraction from living? How is Broadway reshaping lesson plans in history classrooms? Why are Nigerian children so behind in getting vaccinated? Programs at the Aspen Institute have been scouring their respective issue areas to find and share the most insightful and informative links to answer these questions, and more.

BY Mary Catherine Bitter, Guest Blogger

Blog Post

02.12.2016
Literature

What We're Reading 02/05: A Weekly List of Our Program Directors’ Must-See Media

Why did the Pentagon change its parental leave policy? Is the US doing enough for poverty and inequality? What global brand dispute is shaking up the alcohol industry? Programs at the Aspen Institute have been scouring their respective issue areas to find and share the most insightful and informative links to answer these questions, and more.

BY Mary Catherine Bitter, Guest Blogger

Blog Post

02.05.2016
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