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Pulitzer-winning author Colson Whitehead is 2024 CCNY Langston Hughes Medalist

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Whitehead won his first Pulitzer Prize in 2017 for his novel " The Underground Railroad ."

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  • Whitehead won his first Pulitzer Prize in 2017 for his novel " The Underground Railroad ."
  • A #1 New York Times bestseller, it also earned him the National Book Award and the Carnegie Medal for Fiction.
  • His second Pulitzer came two years later for " The Nickel Boys ," a novel inspired by the Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys in Florida.
  • In 2018, New York State named him its New York State Author, and in 2020 the Library of Congress awarded him its Prize for American Fiction.

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

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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.

REYKJAVIK INTERNATIONAL LITERARY FESTIVAL SHOWCASES GLOBAL AUTHORS APRIL 19-23

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REYKJAVIK, Iceland, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- April 19 through 23, the 16th bi-annual Reykjavík International Literary Festival will transform Iceland's capital city into a global hub of books, storytelling, literature, and ideas.

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  • REYKJAVIK, Iceland, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- April 19 through 23, the 16th bi-annual Reykjavík International Literary Festival will transform Iceland's capital city into a global hub of books, storytelling, literature, and ideas.
  • This premiere literary event attracts readers and authors from around the world and offers visitors an opportunity to engage with some of the world's most celebrated authors.
  • "The Reykjavík International Literary Festival celebrates the power of the written word and brings people together around a shared love of books," said festival director Stella Soffía Jóhannesdóttir.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome such a talented lineup of global authors to the 2023 festival and look forward to seeing the community come together to embrace the written word."

Little-Known Black Human Rights Hero Celebrated in New Historical Fiction Novel

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While Black History Month is celebrated annually in the United States to commemorate black heroes of the past, Sheppard is hardly discussed despite his contributions.

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  • While Black History Month is celebrated annually in the United States to commemorate black heroes of the past, Sheppard is hardly discussed despite his contributions.
  • In the novel, readers follow the life, loves, journey, and adventures of William Sheppard who overcomes racial prejudice and adversity in a fight for human rights in the Congo.
  • As one of the most celebrated missionary-explorers of his time, William Sheppard spoke at both white and Black churches all over America.
  • As a hunter, missionary, explorer, art collector, author, and human rights hero, Sheppard's accomplishments in the Congo earned him the praise of kings, chiefs, queens, and presidents.

Amazon Books Editors Announce 2021’s Best Books of the Year

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Today, the Amazon Books Editors announced their selections for the Best Books of 2021, naming Amor Towles The Lincoln Highway as the Best Book of the Year; Towles New York Times bestseller A Gentleman in Moscow was also included in the Best Books selection in 2016.

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  • Today, the Amazon Books Editors announced their selections for the Best Books of 2021, naming Amor Towles The Lincoln Highway as the Best Book of the Year; Towles New York Times bestseller A Gentleman in Moscow was also included in the Best Books selection in 2016.
  • Featuring the top 100 books published this year, the editors selections also break out the top 20 books in numerous categories, including mysteries, memoirs, childrens books, and cookbooks.
  • This year, fiction reigned, with emerging and established authors telling stories of struggle, daring, and redemption, said Sarah Gelman, Editorial Director of Amazon Books.
  • You can also follow the Amazon Books Editors recommendations and conversations @amazonbooks on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram .