At The Creative Independent, an interview with Layli Long Soldier.

Kundiman announced its June roster of online classes.

Rodrigo Toscano and Julie Carr talked poetry at Big Other.

Bruce Sterling offered his own spin on Italian science fiction.

Jeff VanderMeer discussed books and writer’s block at the New York Times.

Pitchfork explored the excellent music made by KMRU.

Tor.com reviewed Nino Cipri’s new novel Defekt.

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