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bbc.co.ukEdinburgh University Industrial Action Threatens James Tait Black Prize
Britain's longest-running literary prize faces possible cancellation for the first time in its 107-year history due to a marking and assessment boycott at Edinburgh University. The action stems from a dispute over planned staff wage cuts and redundancies. Judges have indicated th…
680news.comMarianne Boruch Wins $100000 Jackson Poetry Prize
Poet Marianne Boruch has been awarded the $100000 Jackson Poetry Prize. Judges highlighted her work as an example of human genius in the age of artificial intelligence. The award recognizes lifetime achievement in poetry.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFormer Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden Receives Authors Guild Award
Carla Hayden, former Librarian of Congress, received the Champion of Writers Award from the Authors Guild at its annual gala. She highlighted the role of libraries in accessibility and free expression amid book bans. Other honorees included authors Percival Everett and Amy Tan.