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Book review: How to Survive 1985, Tegan Bennett Daylight

Tegan Bennett Daylight is a respected, multifaceted Australian author whose literary short stories and non-fiction have been shortlisted for the Stella Prize and Prime Minister’s Literary Award. Her first YA novel, Royals, was published in 2023 and was …

Kids’ Book Review: ‘Good Golden Sun’

Good Golden Sun By Brendan Wenzel I love, love, love this bright and colorful children’s picture book, Good Golden Sun! To create the most pleasing pictures, the author/illustrator artfully crafted collages for the pictures with pieces of paper, paints …

Playing with words: why novelists are becoming video game writers – and vice-versa

I’ve been working in games for a little more than 15 years, and the main thing I’d say about it at this point is that it’s a pretty annoying job to explain at parties. People often say something like, “Oh, I don’t really play games,” which is surely an odd …

Focal Points Jasper Johns Robert Storr – Book Review

Few critics have engaged with Jasper Johns’ work as deeply or as persistently as Robert Storr. Focal Points, a new collection of essays, articles, and reviews, brings together decades of Storr’s incisive writing on the American painter, offering readers a …

Book Review – Austin Blues

London Calling: New York New York By Peter Silverton – Book Review

London Calling: New York New York by Peter Silverton Published by: Rocket 88 Books (UK), Trouser Press (US) Release date: 9th April 2025 Music journalist Pete Silverton’s swansong is a fascinating study of two – surprisingly contemporaneous – songs and the …

The 14 best Second World War novels — chosen by William Boyd and Max Hastings

Let’s begin with an intriguing thought experiment: the celebrated writers of the First World War contrasted with those of the Second, writes William Boyd. The essential writers of 1914-18 — the Great War — might be judiciously considered as, for instance: …

Poetry Challenge Day 3: Understanding Edna St. Vincent Millay’s New York

Welcome to the Poetry Challenge A poem can lift the spirits and nourish the soul. This week, let’s all learn one together! The Poetry Challenge See Full Poem & Readings Play Game Yesterday we put our heads down to look closely at Edna St. Vincent …

Interview with Fred Joseph, Poet and Novelist

The Fire Each Time by John Hawkins Frederick Joseph is the two-time New York Times bestselling author of The Black Friend (2020) and Patriarchy Blues (2022), as well as the author of Better Than We Found It (2022) and B lack Panther: Wakanda Forever - The …

Foz Côa Poetry Festival begins with a tribute to Victorino d’Almeida

The festival’s opening night, scheduled for 9 PM, features performances by sopranos Ana Maria Pinto and Marina Pacheco, accompanied on piano by Olga Amaro and Cristóvão Luís, concluding a series of events including a colloquium on “The Dialogue with Poetry …

Ask the Author | Poet Steven Leyva talks about post-colonial identity in reading of new poetry book

Steven Leyva was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and raised in Houston, Texas. His first poetry collection, “The Understudy’s Handbook,” was published in 2020 by the Washington Writers’ Publishing House and won the Jean Feldman Poetry Prize. His second …

New Obama Presidential Middle Artist Commissions Embody Lindsay Adams Portray Impressed by Langston Hughes Poem

THE AWE-INSPIRING poetry of Langston Hughes knowledgeable a floral summary portray with a wealthy and various blue background by Lindsay Adams (b. 1990). “Weary Blues” shares the title of the Harlem poet’s iconic 1925 work. The poem speaks of the …

Ending Poetry’s Month with Three TV Series Antiheroes

By Stuart Mitchner I’ve always been interested in poetry and poets that show up in unexpected places. And, as happened recently with another national recognition month, I’d forgotten that April was National Poetry Month. Even so, given my sense of poetry …

Gatchalian: Survey shows nearly 19 million Filipinos are not functional literate as of 2024

A staggering 18.9 million Filipinos are considered not functional literate, or who cannot compute and comprehend, a trend which is very alarming, according to Senator Sherwin Gatchalian.   Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate Committee on Basic …

The Black Bookstore that heals Memphis through literature

This article was written by Aaron Floey for Word In Black. Jay DeMoir likes to joke that he’s the “male version of Belle from ‘Beauty and the Beast.’” Like the Disney heroine, DeMoir identifies as a bookworm, finding more solace between pages than idle …

Roll Over and Die Novels, Manga Get TV Anime (Updated)

Seven Seas releases novels, manga in English about girl in hero's party who is sold into slavery The Kikuya bookstore chain's Sendai store posted an image on its X/Twitter account on Friday for the seventh volume of Sunao Minakata's manga …

Healing Verses’ therapeutic poetry, music enthral inmates of Pune old age home

The hall at Aaji Care Geriatric Care Center, Kalyani Nagar, Pune, was filled with unbridled joy and warmth, as it connected the inmates through the power of art and music when artists of KavitaKafe hosted a special evening of poetry and music on April 26 …

House of Poetry hosts vibrant Tuesday Forum event

The evening, presented by media professional Wael Issa, was attended by poet Mohammed Abdullah Al Buraiki, Director of the House, along with a diverse audience of poetry lovers, critics, and fellow poets. Their enthusiastic applause and interaction greatly …

Bestselling German Novelist Found Murdered on Her Houseboat

German authorities have launched a homicide investigation after bestselling author Alexandra Fröhlich was found dead aboard her houseboat in Hamburg, located in Northern Germany. Fröhlich was found dead by relatives on board her houseboat in the city’s …

AssetWatch Secures $75M in Series C Funding

Plans to Accelerate Predictive Maintenance Innovation & Scale Successful Business Model Internationally COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AssetWatch, Inc., the fast-growing leader of end-to-end predictive …

The Pivot Master Solution Brings Energy-Efficient Irrigation to Farmers in Africa

New standard in sustainable agriculture with the Pivot Master Solution, an innovative irrigation system that transforms the way farmers power pivot irrigation. GEORGE, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tripple …

ORTICOLARIO 2025 THE SEVEN FINALISTS OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION 'CREATIVE SPACES'

MILAN, MILAN, ITALY, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Seven finalists have been selected to bring their projects to life at Orticolario, as part of the international competition “Creative Spaces”, in the historic park of Villa Erba on Lake …

Understanding Tree Removal in Adelaide: When Professional Assessment Is Essential

ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Local Arborists Outline Key Reasons for Responsible Tree Management In urban and suburban environments, tree removal is often a matter of balancing safety, environmental impact …

National CACFP Association Endorses Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen CACFP

ROUND ROCK, TX, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National CACFP Association (NCA) has endorsed two bicameral bills in Congress that aim to strengthen and modernize the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), a USDA …

Facet Power and PAMOL Plantations Sign MOU to Support Climate Resilience, Food Security, and Economic Growth in Cameroon

Catalyzing climate-positive innovation, natural capital and community regeneration, and inclusive opportunities for climate prosperity. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a landmark partnership, Facet Power, …

Expana establishes Advisory Board to accelerate growth and global impact in the agrifood sector

Expana launches Advisory Board to boost commercial growth, industry influence, and global reach. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Expana, the world’s leading agrifood-focused Price Reporting Agency and global …

Meatable and TruMeat Collaborate to Accelerate Cost-effective Cultivated Meat Production

LEIDEN, NETHERLANDS, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Meatable, the leader in cultivated meat technology, and TruMeat, specializing in the contract manufacturing of cultivated meat at commercial scale, have formed a strategic collaboration to advance …

Vietnam Equestrian Club Expands Rider Base by Raising Weight Limits This Summer

DA NANG, HOI AN, VIETNAM, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Vietnam Equestrian Club is excited to announce that they will be expanding their rider base this summer by raising the weight limits for horseback riding. This decision comes …

ScottsMiracle-Gro Reports Second Quarter Results; Gross Margin Improvement Drives EBITDA Growth

Company reaffirms full-year U.S. Consumer segment net sales, consolidated adjusted gross margin and adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow guidance Consumer POS units were up 12 percent through first half; 60 percent of full-year consumer takeaway expected in …

InventionHome® Product Developer Creates Irrigation System Protector that Prevents Invasive Weed and Grass Growth

PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Richard S. of The Villages, FL is the creator of the GrassGasket, a combination concrete irrigation donut and rubber gasket that prevents invasive weed and grass growth from interfering …

Venture 7 Advisors Helps Antonucci Foods to Find a New Owner

Venture 7 Advisors sells its second upstate New York produce distributor as industry consolidation continues BURLINGTON, VT, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Venture 7 Advisors, a Burlington, Vermont-based merger and …

Evolectric to Showcase Ottawa Infotainment’s DragonFire Digital Cluster at ACT Expo

Evolectric integrates Ottawa Infotainment’s DragonFire digital cluster into a retrofitted Isuzu Commercial Truck, highlighting advanced connectivity ANAHEIM, CA, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Evolectric, a leader in …

Anawalt Lumber Invites the LA Community to the Spring Garden Festival

This event celebrates spring gardening in LA with expert lectures and a festival atmosphere. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Anawalt Lumber is pleased to announce The Spring Garden Festival, which will take …

United Planet and Valley Christian High School Collaborate on Life-Changing Cultural Exchange Program in Japan

Students from Valley Christian High School join United Planet in Japan for a powerful week of cultural exchange, service, and spiritual connection. CHANDLER, AZ, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- United Planet, a leader in …

TD Equine Partners with Altano Group to Elevate Equine Veterinary Care

LEXINGTON, KY, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TD Equine is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Altano Group, an international leader in equine veterinary medicine. This collaboration represents a significant step …

Happy Bunny Farms: Family Roots and Passion Grow a New Era in Organic Farming

Happy Bunny Farms launches a family-crafted line of fertilizers, designed to build healthy soil and plants naturally — with a focus on eco-friendly farming. KNOXVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Happy Bunny Farms, a family- …

Princeton TMX and Telegraph to Launch Enhanced Rail Shipper Products in New Partnership

FORT WAYNE, IN, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Princeton TMX, an industry-leading transportation management system, has partnered with Telegraph, a pioneering rail technology solutions provider, to launch a full suite of …

EVONOMY Group & SC Automotive Engineering expand offerings with services partnership

Combined services will deliver architecture, design engineering, embedded development, project management, and test services to OEMs in multiple industries DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EVONOMY Group, a leader …

Advanced Biofuels Canada Congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberal Party of Canada on Election Victory

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Advanced Biofuels Canada Association (ABFC) today congratulated Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberal Party of Canada on the outcome of the 45th general election. The …