Amazing news: an anonymous donor—a true literary hero—has pledged to match every donation to EL's summer fundraiser, up to $12,500. This means we are only $6,500 away from meeting our $25,000 goal. Now we need you to do your part. Can you help us cross the finish line? Donate now: buff.ly/7BleQIo

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@annelllopez.bsky.social: “Sanctuary cities like Newark need protection now more than ever.” That’s right. @stateofnewjersey.bsky.social, it’s up to you to defend our communities and ensure they can access crucial privacy protections. Pass the #ImmigrantTrustAct NOW. time.com/7284896/new-...

My very good friend wrote a very good article about her old neighborhood @annelllopez.bsky.social time.com/7284896/new-...

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Katie Kitamura's new novel “Audition” is one we desperately need right now: a close study of the characters that gender compels us to play and the terrifying thrill of going off-script. We discussed this, the fiction that is "agency," and Czech Cubism: www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...

A week from today I'm reading with @annelllopez.bsky.social and Vanessa Saunders at my beloved New Orleans Public Library! 5:30 at the Latter branch on St. Charles Ave, Weds March 19

w/ readers @aaantons.bsky.social @emializh.bsky.social Venus Green Cleo Abramian Elijah Jackson Da Denckla Demree McGhee @naokan.bsky.social @annelllopez.bsky.social Accessibility info: The venue is up two flights of stairs We will be livestreaming the event (Venue TBD, but watch this space)

In this Ep274 clip, @annelllopez.bsky.social highlights contemporary writers like ⁦‪ @annelllopez.bsky.social @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social, @mauricenow.bsky.social, @daniellevalore.bsky.social, & @superbiracialman.bsky.social, who inspire her. Listen to Ep 274: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

@bridgettmdavis.bsky.social writes of Episode 274 guest @annelllopez.bsky.social resonant collection, "I’ll Give You a Reason thrums with richly drawn portrayals of Dominican immigrants rarely visible in our society...An arresting, vital debut.” Listen to Ep 274: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

Pete's excited to share episodes with these standout writers. @annelllopez.bsky.social, @jahmalmayfield.bsky.social, @knguyen.bsky.social, @jonvhickey.bsky.social, @literapynyc.bsky.social, @ladeziree.bsky.social, @alexanderchee.bsky.social, and @camilleuadams.bsky.social

🚨 Cover reveal alert!🚨 Sonora Jha’s (@sonorajha.bsky.social) “Intemperance” is coming this October from HarperVia. Read more about the book and the story behind its cover, designed by Sarah Kellogg, with art by Hilma af Klint.

Thanks to Carvell Wallace and @chicagorevbooks.bsky.social! Read here: chireviewofbooks.com/2025/02/14/c... Past interviews with @chrisknapp.bsky.social and @mlensheffer.bsky.social and @vadiparty.bsky.social: chireviewofbooks.com/author/aspan...

Excited to be reading with local luminaries @annelllopez.bsky.social and @postcardsfrmv.bsky.social at the New Orleans Public Library on March 19 hooray for debut 📚

“To sit with and explore yourself, to recognize different aspects of yourself freely and without hindrance is a radical act.” We Are Not Free: @annelllopez.bsky.social interviews Roberto Carlos Garcia about Traveling Freely (Curbstone Press). ➡️ https://buff.ly/3WJ1e65

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