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Dawnie Walton Wins the Aspen Words Literary Prize

The book follows the rise of an interracial rock duo in the 1970s, their sensational breakup, and the secrets unearthed decades later.

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04.22.2022
Literature

5 Books That Connect Our Past, Present, and Future

Aspen Words announced the shortlist for the Aspen Words Literary Prize, an annual award for fiction that illuminates social issues.

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02.28.2022
Literature

Hala Ayan on Art as Activism

Her new novel The Arsonists’ City is nominated for the 2022 Aspen Words Literary Prize.

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02.24.2022
Literature

Omar El Akkad Thinks of Fiction Writing as a Superpower

His novel What Strange Paradise is a nominee for the 2022 Aspen Words Literary Prize.

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02.16.2022
Literature

Karen Tucker Writes Stories About Hunger, Longing, and Survival

Her book Bewilderness is a nominee for the 2022 Aspen Words Literary Prize.

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02.09.2022
Literature

Dawnie Walton Dreams Up Her Black Musical Ancestors

Her novel The Final Revival of Opal and Nev is nominated for the 2022 Aspen Words Literary Prize.

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Blog Post

02.02.2022
Literature

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.

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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.

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Blog Post

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.

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01.18.2022
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