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Saskatchewan's Festival of Words kicks off for 29th year
Saskatchewan's Festival of Words kicks off for 29th year

CTV News

time18-07-2025

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Saskatchewan's Festival of Words kicks off for 29th year

The Saskatchewan Festival of Words kicked off on Thursday in Moose Jaw. (Damian Smith / CTV News) The 29th annual Saskatchewan Festival of Words kicked off in Moose Jaw on Thursday. The literary festival is an opportunity for authors to show their work, with workshops, reading sessions, and slam poetry. To kick off the next few days, 'The Hockey Skates' was read to children, a story of how former NHL player P.K. Subban waited for his skates to arrive in the mail. About 15 kids sat down, taking in the importance of reading at a young age. 'I feel like I see a lot of joy in my job, so I love that part about it,' said Aislinn Lawreniuk, the children's coordinator at Moose Jaw Public Library. 'Instilling the love of reading with young children, that's another definite bonus in this job for sure.' Lawreniuk also noted that 'The Hockey Skates' book was perfect for pre-school aged children, as the book sees a lot of repetition in its writing. The festival will end on Sunday, with a few events happening at the Cosmo Seniors Centre.

Applications Open for Charleston Literary Festival's Cato Fellowship Prize, Supporting Emerging Writers in the Carolinas
Applications Open for Charleston Literary Festival's Cato Fellowship Prize, Supporting Emerging Writers in the Carolinas

Associated Press

time16-07-2025

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Applications Open for Charleston Literary Festival's Cato Fellowship Prize, Supporting Emerging Writers in the Carolinas

Prize offers a full writing residency for the ten days of Charleston Literary Festival with access to all events, a dedicated onstage session, and a cash prize of $7,500 Charleston Literary Festival has announced the Charleston Literary Festival Cato Fellowship Prize is returning for its second year and applications are now open. After last year's success with over 140 applicants and two esteemed winners—one of whom went on to win the prestigious American Mosaic Journalism Prize and one whose work was selected to be a part of an elite international exhibit for artists and writers—the Charleston Literary Festival Cato Fellowship Prize is back for another dynamic year. The mission of the prize is to support and nurture emerging voices in North Carolina and South Carolina. Charleston Literary Festival team and board are excited to see this year's exceptional applicants. Applications are now open and will close on August 25—applicants can apply via the festival's website. The Cato Fellowship Prize will be awarded to two people in October 2025—writers of fiction, creative nonfiction, or poetry are encouraged to apply. During this year's Charleston Literary Festival, running from November 7–16, 2025, the two winning fellows will receive full access to Charleston Literary Festival's author conversations and receptions, free accommodations in downtown Charleston, networking and collaborative opportunities beyond the festival, a dedicated festival session to showcase their work, and a stipendiary of $7,500 each to allow them to further their writing career as they see fit. Marion Cato, philanthropist and author, shared her happiness in the results of the first year of the program, 'I am thrilled that so many gifted writers are interested in the Cato Fellowship Prize. I am confident that the experience encourages the creative process of the talented Fellows. It is gratifying to be able to help provide the opportunity for gifted writers each year.' A long-time advocate for education, the late Wayland H. Cato Jr. had a lifelong passion for reading and learning. The Catos believe that the world would be a better place if exceptional writers were nurtured and encouraged. 'Thanks to the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Wayland Cato, we are so excited for the second year of the Charleston Literary Festival Cato Fellowship Prize. The Fellowship is a testament to the immense talent across the South. We are excited to bring two emerging writers to the festival again this year to attend transformative conversations and further their own craft,' said Sara Peck, director of the Cato Fellowship Prize. Charleston Literary Festival's mission is to bring authors and audiences together to experience the transformative power of great literature, ideas, and creativity. The Cato Fellowship Prize reflects the importance of literature and the urgency to support it by fostering the next generation of writers in the Carolinas. The prize exists to nurture and encourage exceptional emerging writers so that they may positively impact and transform the world around them. Last year, essayist Latria Graham and poet Dasia Moore were awarded the inaugural prizes. Read more about the 2024 winners on the Charleston Literary Festival's website. Since winning the inaugural Cato Fellowship Prize, both Latria Graham and Dasia Moore have been further recognized for their work. Latria Graham won the American Mosaic Journalism Prize for excellence in long-form, narrative or deep reporting about underrepresented and/or misrepresented groups in the U.S. Dasia Moore's project, 'Francophile,' was included in an exhibit featuring international artists and writers. The exhibit, " For Real For Real,' is curated by Claudia Rankine and co-hosted by daadgalerie and The Racial Imaginary Institute in Berlin. 'We're so delighted to build on the success of last year's inaugural prize. The Charleston Literary Festival Cato Fellowship Prize honors extraordinary emerging literary talent rooted in the Carolinas. This region holds rich storytelling traditions—through this Fellowship Prize, we're spotlighting the voices and perspectives that make the Carolinas so vital to the broader literary landscape,' added Sarah Moriarty, executive director of Charleston Literary Festival. About the Cato Fellowship Prize Open to writers in North Carolina and South Carolina, the Cato Fellowship Prize will be awarded to two writers of fiction, creative nonfiction, or poetry who demonstrate a commitment to bettering their craft and exhibit a love of writing and reading. The Charleston Literary Festival Cato Fellowship Prize will provide: Who should apply? The Cato Fellowship Prize is open to any fiction, creative nonfiction, or poetry writer who is a current resident of North Carolina or South Carolina. Students enrolled in a college or university program in North Carolina or South Carolina are also eligible to apply. Applicants are required to be a U.S. citizen or resident with an active visa and at least 21 years old on November 7, 2025. Applicants should be in the early stages of their writing careers, i.e., have not published more than one book-length work with a major or independent publisher. However, previous publication is not a requirement if they have demonstrated a commitment to developing their writing, whether fiction, creative nonfiction, or poetry, by providing evidence of, for example: Direct link to application for the Cato Fellowship Prize: Charleston Literary Festival About Charleston Literary Festival Charleston Literary Festival is a 10-day boutique literary festival with an international edge that takes place every November in Charleston, South Carolina. With an emphasis on world-class literary programming, Charleston Literary Festival is unparalleled in the United States as a center of literary excavation, innovation, and celebration in a powerfully evocative historic location. Previous speakers include: Claire Keegan, Walter Isaacson, George Saunders, Adam Gopnik, James Shapiro, Patrick Radden Keefe, Jean Hanff Korelitz, Ben Okri, Colm Tóibin, Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, Lorrie Moore, and more. This year's Charleston Literary Festival will run at Dock Street Theatre in Downtown Charleston from November 7–16, 2025. Visit for more information. Media Contact Russell Powell [email protected] ### SOURCE: Charleston Literary Festival Copyright 2025 EZ Newswire

Henley Literary Festival announces partnership with The Independent for third year running
Henley Literary Festival announces partnership with The Independent for third year running

Yahoo

time25-06-2025

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Henley Literary Festival announces partnership with The Independent for third year running

Henley Literary Festival is partnering with The Independent for the third year running, to create one of the most spectacular events in the arts and culture calendar this autumn. Some of the nation's biggest authors and national treasures will feature at the nine-day-long festival, with guest speakers including Fawlty Towers star John Cleese, Sir Michael Palin, celebrity baker Dame Mary Berry, broadcaster Graham Norton and former Strictly Come Dancing professional Oti Mabuse. The festival runs more than 120 events at venues across Henley-on-Thames from 3 to 12 October, with already announced speakers such as acclaimed children's author Michael Morpurgo, chef Raymond Blanc, Absolutely Fabulous star Joanna Lumley and poet Simon Armitage. The partnership will feature exclusive news and interviews running in The Independent, alongside special programming at the festival itself, with a series of on-stage discussions between The Independent's journalists and Jeremy Hunt, Simon Armitage, Judy Murray and Michael Heseltine. Hunt will be in conversation with The Independent's Consultant Editor Simon Walters, while Armitage will speak with The Independent Editor-in-Chief Geordie Greig, both on 9 October. Judy Murray will talk with The Independent's TV Editor Ellie Harrison on 12 October. Events for children will include Paddington star Hugh Bonneville, poet Donna Ashworth, Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper and award-winning author-illustrator Emily Gravett. Gavin & Stacey star Joanna Page will discuss her autobiography Lush!, while her sitcom co-star Larry Lamb will join Carol Drinkwater, the actor turned author of All Creatures Great and Small. For those interested in the thriller genre, the festival will feature an evening hosted by crime fiction aficionado and Olympic icon Dame Katherine Grainger, as well as Death in Paradise and Marlow Murder Club creator Robert Thorogood, who will speak to broadcaster Jeremy Vine about his first crime novel Murder on Line One. As for sport, highlights will include England men's most-capped rugby player Ben Youngs with his much-anticipated memoir and Test Match Special favourite Phil Tufnell, who will deliver an overview of the Ashes. Henley Literary Festival director Harriet Reed said: 'From the menopause, farming and the impact of Empire to much-loved sitcoms, record-breaking sports stars and wonderful children's authors and illustrators we are so excited to share our most eclectic line-up and yet – with some lovely surprises to come when the full programme arrives next month!' Greig said: 'Henley Literary Festival is a fantastic event and it's our great pleasure to partner with it for the third year running. We look forward to bringing fascinating conversation to Independent readers and festival attendees.' Tickets for the festival, which is suitable for both adults and children, can be booked here.

TV favourite set to appear at literary festival
TV favourite set to appear at literary festival

Yahoo

time21-06-2025

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TV favourite set to appear at literary festival

The Dorchester Literary Festival has revealed exciting details ahead of its autumn programme. The festival is set to return with a stellar line-up, including some of the most renowned names in the literary world. Running from October 18 to October 25, there will be a variety of events for book lovers to enjoy. Among the highlights is an appearance by Martin Clunes, who will be discussing his book Meetings with Remarkable Animals on October 25. The much-loved television personality will celebrate the intelligence, loyalty and bravery of animals in what promises to be a captivating talk. READ: Author shortlisted for international literature prize Raynor Winn, the bestselling author of The Salt Path, will also be in attendance. She will be discussing her latest book on October 24, much to the anticipation of her fans. Other notable names include Gyles Brandreth, Jeremy Vine and Jonathan Sumption, each bringing their unique perspectives to the festival. Brandreth will delve into the world of Winnie-the-Pooh on October 25, while Vine will showcase his crime-writing skills. Sumption, a former Supreme Court judge, will share his provocative essays on the challenges of democracy. READ: Tickets sell out within hour for book signing with beloved children's author The festival will also showcase a range of other topics, from AI and its implications, to the rich history of the 14th century, providing something for everyone. The festival is not just about listening to authors speak, however. On October 19, Mark Chutter will take festival-goers on a guided literary walk around Dorchester, uncovering stories of law and literature. There will also be a chance to explore the maritime history of the 100-year-old shipping forecast with Meg Clothier on October 20. Tickets for the festival will be available on general sale on the festival website at and at Waterstones in Dorchester, from August 29. READ: The Dorset books that will help your wellbeing Early bird tickets, offering a 10 per cent discount, will be available to Friends of the Festival from August 18 to August 28. The festival is sponsored by a number of organisations, including Weldmar Hospicecare, Albert Goodman, Hall & Woodhouse and The Oldie. A full list of sponsors and more information about the festival can be found on the Dorchester Literary Festival website, where you can also keep up with the latest news about the event. Festival-goers are advised to check the website for the latest news, timings, venues and information about the children's and schools' programmes. The festival will also be active on social media, with updates available on Facebook, Instagram and X.

A new generation of translators bringing Hong Kong literature to the world
A new generation of translators bringing Hong Kong literature to the world

South China Morning Post

time19-06-2025

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A new generation of translators bringing Hong Kong literature to the world

'I already knew they were at the door when the doorbell rang. It was an afternoon in plum rain season, lush mold blooming all around. May had always been punctual; I just hadn't thought the person she'd joined her body with would be the same.' Advertisement So goes the beguiling passage that opens Hong Kong writer Hon Lai-chu 's Mending Bodies, a 2010 novel that follows an unnamed narrator trying to decide whether she wishes for her body to be sewn to another – the shadowy city in which she lives encourages this procedure – as she finishes her dissertation about conjoinment. It's an unsettling read that interrogates the distance between human beings and the nature of free will, and a translation published this April by San Francisco-based Two Lines Press means the text is available in English for the first time. Hong Kong writer Hon Lai-chu, who has authored more than 10 books. Photo: Hong Kong International Literary Festival A leading writer in Hong Kong, Hon has authored more than 10 books, so it is perhaps surprising that she's only had one other book translated, The Kite Family, first published 2008 and translated from Chinese by Andrea Lingenfelter in 2015 for the now-defunct publisher Muse. But much has changed over the past 10 years: demand for translated literature is booming and acclaimed publishers are picking up more works by Chinese-language writers from Hong Kong. It is hard to determine what exactly contributed to this growing hunger for translated literature, but in 2016, Deborah Smith's translation from Korean of Han Kang's The Vegetarian marked the first time a translator has been awarded the Man Booker International Prize, the rules having been changed to split the prize between author and translator that year. 'All of a sudden, Korean literature was seen as edgy and fierce,' wrote translator Anton Hur. The popularity of Elena Ferrante 's Neapolitan Novels translated from Italian and Karl Ove Knausgaard's My Struggle series from Norwegian may have also helped. In 2023, Britain's International Booker Prize (the Man Booker International Prize having been renamed as the International Booker Prize in 2019) revealed that sales of translated fiction in the UK jumped 22 per cent in 2022 from the year before, with readers aged under 35 accounting for almost half the sales in that category. These days, from bestsellers such as Baek Se-hee's I Want to Die But I Want to Eat Tteokbokki (2018), translated from Korean by Hur in 2022, to the works of newly minted Nobel Prize winner Han Kang , translated from Korean by Smith, translations are often found on shelves in the West alongside titles originally written in English. This trend has also benefited Hong Kong literature: Britain's Fitzcarraldo Editions published Natascha Bruce's translation from Chinese of Dorothy Tse's Owlish in 2023, and last year, The New York Review of Books released Jennifer Feeley's translation from Chinese of the late Hong Kong writer Xi Xi 's semi-autobiographical Mourning a Breast. Author Han Kang (right) from South Korea and translator Deborah Smith, winners of the Man Booker International Prize 2016. Photo: EPA Previously, many translators of Hong Kong literature were academics who translated for the purpose of including a text on their syllabus, and they often hailed from else­where. Now, there is a generation of budding translators who were raised in the city or belong to the Cantonese diaspora, and are sometimes writers themselves. This includes May Huang, who translated Derek Chung's A Cha Chaan Teng That Does Not Exist (2023), and Fion Tse, who has translated novelist Lo Yu.

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