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Eric Nguyen Fights Asian Hate and Erasure With a Pen

His novel Things We Lost to the Water is nominated for the 2022 Aspen Words Literary Prize.

BY Aspen Words

Blog Post

01.26.2022
Literature

Reading Is an Exercise in Building Empathy

A member of the Aspen Words Literary Prize jury reflects on the power of the written word.

BY Ann Friedman

Blog Post

01.20.2022
Literature

A Conversation with Author Anthony Doerr

Anthony Doerr talks about the inspiration for his latest book and its focus on technology, destruction, preservation, and humanity’s vast interconnectedness.

BY Aspen Ideas to Go

Podcast

01.20.2022
Literature

Nawaaz Ahmed Embraces the Contradictions in His Writing

His novel Radiant Fugitives is nominated for the 2022 Aspen Words Literary Prize.

BY Aspen Words

Blog Post

01.18.2022
Literature

Myriam J. A. Chancy on Bearing Witness to the Haitian Earthquake

Her novel What Storm, What Thunder is nominated for the Aspen Words Literary Prize.

BY Aspen Words

Blog Post

01.11.2022
Literature

Jakob Guanzon on the Intimate Relationship Between Writers and Readers

His novel Abundance is a nominee for the 2022 Aspen Words Literary Prize.

BY Aspen Words

Blog Post

01.04.2022
Literature

Linda Rui Feng on the Joys and Struggles of Immigrants

Her novel Swimming Back to Trout River is nominated for the 2022 Aspen Words Literary Prize.

BY Aspen Words

Blog Post

12.28.2021
Literature

Jason Mott on the Hidden Costs Exacted Upon Black Americans

His novel Hell of a Book is nominated for the 2022 Aspen Words Literary Prize.

BY Aspen Words

Blog Post

12.21.2021
Literature

Tahmima Anam Asks if Technology Can Disrupt Love

Her novel The Startup Wife is a nominee for the Aspen Words Literary Prize.

BY Aspen Words

Blog Post

12.14.2021
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