At Largehearted Boy, a playlist from Christine Sneed.

PEN has announced a series of grants to support work by immigrant and refugee writers.

Bookmunch reviewed Hurricane Season by Fernanda Melchor.

Amber Sparks wrote about The Legend of Zelda and writing.

Jason Diamond explored a Wisconsin bar in Bushwick.

Brittle Paper has news on Nnedi Okorafor’s next book.

At The Millions, an interview with Keziah Weir.

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