PEN Writer of Courage/ Owen Stained Glass Window – Poetry News Roundup October 18th

 

Today’s poetry news round up takes a look at the 2023 PEN Writer of Courage and the stained glass window commemorating Wilfred Owen. 2023 PEN Writer of Courage Named Rahile Dawut, a leading Uyghur professor and global expert on the folklore of Uyghur, who has been missing from the public eye for 6 years, and who last month was reportedly ...

Louise Glück Dies – Poetry News October 16th

 

We begin the week here on My Poetic Side with an article about the former US poet laureate Louise Glück, who has died at the age of 80. Louise Glück Passes Away The US poet Louise Glück has died at the age of 80. Her death was confirmed by her editor on Friday 13th October 2023. In 2020, ...

Children’s Book For Poet/Google Doodle/Poetry Pamphlet Released – Poetry News Roundup October 11th

 

Today our poetry news round up takes a look at a book for children about a poet, the Google Doodle subject and a poetry pamphlet. Children’s Book About Poet Kooser to be Published Scheduled for release on 1st November, “Ted Kooser: More than a Local Wonder” is the story of a boy who eventually found his niche in life ...

MacArthur Grant Fellows/Vanthology – Poetry News Roundup October 9th

 

Today in our poetry news round-up, we look at the winners of the MacArthur Fellows Grant 2023, and the first ever “Vanthology”. 2023 MacArthur “Genius Grant” Fellows Announced The names of the 20 individuals who are this year’s MacArthur “Genius Grant” fellows have been announced .Each of the fellows will receive a grant, which will be spread over five years, ...

Eliot Shortlist/ National Book Award Finalists – Poetry News Roundup October 4th

 

Today on My Poetic Side we take a look at the shortlist for the TS Eliot Prize and the finalists of the National Book Awards. Accidental Inclusion on TS Eliot Prize Shortlist Eilean Ni Chuilleanain has been listed as one of the poets to be shortlisted for this years TS Eliot prize after her poetry collection was submitted in ...