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Patricia Engel’s Infinite Country wins the New American Voices Award Patricia Engel’s novel Infinite Country is the winner of the 2021 Institute for Immigration Research New American Voices Award, judged by Irina Reyn, Justin Torres, and Melissa Rivero. Engel will receive $5,000 for the top prize and will accept the award at a virtual ceremony hosted by […]

Fall for the Book Podcast feat. Ethel Rohan Monday, November 1, 10 am via Soundcloud & Spotify About the Event Ethel Rohan discusses the importance of “uncomfortable” stories, how memories can shape a character’s future, and the power of small moments, all on this episode of The Fall for the Book Podcast. Rohan is the author

Finalists Announced for Institute for Immigration New American Voices Award Fairfax, VA, August 12, 2021 – Novelists Patricia Engel, author of Infinite Country, Daisy Hernández, author of The Kissing Bug, and Anthony Veasna So, author of the Afterparties have been named finalists for the fourth annual Institute for Immigration Research New American Voices Award. Created

Bring Your Best Friend Monday, October 18, 12 pm via Crowdcast About the Event Deep friendships are life affirming, hard work, and messy. Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman, authors of Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close, and hosts of the podcast Call Your Girlfriend, use humor and honesty to talk about their own

Finding Hope as a Teen Mom Monday, October 25, 1:30 pm via Crowdcast About the Event With the right support, women facing teen pregnancy can find opportunities to achieve their academic and career goals. In Pregnant Girl: A Story of Teen Motherhood, College, and Creating a Better Future for Young Families, Nicole Lynn Lewis’ shares

Design Your Own Mini Golf Hole with DJ Funkyfoot! Saturday, October 16, 12 pm via YouTube About the Event How can chihuahua butler, DJ Funkyfoot, get President Horse to sign a peace treaty? By helping him through his mini golf game as fast as possible! Design your own mini golf hole with DJ Funkyfoot: Give