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Two-Time Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Colson Whitehead to Be Honored During Annual Chicago Public Library Foundation Awards Celebration

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Mercoledì, Agosto 16, 2023
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Chicago, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - August 16, 2023) - Acclaimed author Colson Whitehead will receive the 2023 Carl Sandburg Literary Award from Chicago Public Library (CPL) and the Chicago Public Library Foundation (CPLF) as part of the 2023 Chicago Public Library Foundation Awards. Highlights from the Awards ceremony will be broadcast via a free YouTube video on Thursday, November 1, at 6:00 pm CST. Everyone is welcome to tune in and no ticket is required to view the broadcast.

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  • National Book Award Finalist and Chicago's Literary Rising Star Rebecca Makkai to Receive 21st Century Award; Renowned Sculptor Richard Hunt to Receive Arts Award; Civic Leader and Philanthropist Bob Wislow to Receive Civic Award
    Chicago, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - August 16, 2023) - Acclaimed author Colson Whitehead will receive the 2023 Carl Sandburg Literary Award from Chicago Public Library (CPL) and the Chicago Public Library Foundation (CPLF) as part of the 2023 Chicago Public Library Foundation Awards.
  • Highlights from the Awards ceremony will be broadcast via a free YouTube video on Thursday, November 1, at 6:00 pm CST.
  • The 2023 Chicago Public Library Foundation honors Colson Whitehead, Rebecca Makkai, Richard Hunt and Bob Wislow and celebrates the power of public libraries.
  • "What an honor to be an innovation partner to Chicago Public Library, finding bold ways to reach Chicagoans of all ages," said Brenda Langstraat Bui, President & CEO of Chicago Public Library Foundation.

Introducing the 2023 Scotiabank Giller Prize Jury

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Martedì, Gennaio 24, 2023
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TORONTO, Jan. 24, 2023 /CNW/ - Elana Rabinovitch, Executive Director of the Scotiabank Giller Prize, today announced the five-member jury panel for the 2023 Scotiabank Giller Prize.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 24, 2023 /CNW/ - Elana Rabinovitch, Executive Director of the Scotiabank Giller Prize, today announced the five-member jury panel for the 2023 Scotiabank Giller Prize.
  • The Scotiabank Giller Prize celebrates the best in Canadian fiction – both long format and short stories.
  • Ian won the Scotiabank Giller Prize in 2019 for his arresting novel, Reproduction.
  • Submissions for the 2023 Scotiabank Giller Prize are now being accepted.

Annual Writers Studio: Home Edition at UCLA Extension Is Four-Day Writers’ Conference in February

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Lunedì, Gennaio 31, 2022
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She is an actor, screenwriter, producer, and "New York Times" best-selling author - as well as UCLA Extension alumna.

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  • She is an actor, screenwriter, producer, and "New York Times" best-selling author - as well as UCLA Extension alumna.
  • The 2022 Writers Studio at UCLA Extension is Feb. 24-27.
  • The Writers Studio is designed to explore creativity and invigorate writing skills under the guidance of successful professional writers.
  • De Vita teaches writing and editing courses for UCLA Extension and edits several New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors.