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Graywolf Press: Open Submission Period for Poetry in Translation

Graywolf Press is excited to offer an open submission period for contemporary poetry in translation. We are open to translations of poetry by living poets from any language, but we are especially eager to receive work from languages and countries of origin that are traditionally underrepresented in the literary landscape. We also …

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Job Opportunity: Director and Publisher, University of Alberta Press

University of Alberta 116 St & 85 Ave, Edmonton, AB

Description This position is excluded from the bargaining unit. In accordance with the Handbook of Employment for Management and Professional Staff (Excluded), this full-time continuing position offers a comprehensive benefits package that can be viewed on our Benefits Overview page and an annual salary range which will be commensurate with qualifications. Location - This …

2024 CBC Massey Lectures: Ian Williams

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In Ian Williams’ series of lectures, which he delivered across Canada this past fall, the award-winning author and poet explores what makes a good conversation, and how to connect with strangers even when you disagree with them — leaving space to maybe even change your mind. He also explains why …

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Poetry in Translation: Female Afghan Poets

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Calico Series Call for Submissions Poetry: Female Afghan Poets We’re spotlighting the uncompromising voices of female Afghan poets in an upcoming edition of the Calico Series. The call is open to poets living in Afghanistan and the diaspora, translated from any language, and written in any style. We’re especially eager …

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Draft Reading Series: Featuring Tolu Oloruntoba

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Draft Reading Series presents "An Archive of Care" November 22-24, 2024 Entirely on Zoom. What traces does care leave behind? Texts, images, scars, tears, belly-laughs, rituals, memories? For its 19th season, the Draft reading series has condensed our programming into a single weekend. Curators Kern Carter, Therese Estacion and Tyler Pennock …

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2025 RBC Bronwen Wallace Award Deadline

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Prize Guidelines This award is for developing writers of poetry, short fiction, and creative nonfiction (new!) and was established in memory of writer Bronwen Wallace. Bronwen Wallace felt that writers should have more opportunities for greater recognition early in their careers, and so this annual award is given to a …

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