Visiting Fellow Rasheed Newson is wrapping up his time in Paris. He has spent the month enjoying the American Library's author programs, diving into the library's stacks for primary resources, and ... [Read More]
The Desperate Literature Prize for Short Fiction is OPEN!
Submissions are open until April 19, 2026! The de Groot Foundation is delighted to partner with The Desperate Literature Prize for Short Fiction to support emerging writers. The prize offers ... [Read More]
New This Week from The Dial: Essays on Bollywood & Oil Extraction in Nigeria
The Dial publishes two pieces a week, often one original to The Dial and one in translation. This week's articles include: Making It in Bollywood by Taran Khan Who ... [Read More]
Meet Kendra Valentine, the Literacy is Our Legacy Award Winner!
Congratulations Kendra Valentine, the winner of The de Groot Foundation Literacy is our Legacy Aspiring Writers Award! "Frozen Assets" explores Kendra’s fertility journey as a 40-year-old Black ... [Read More]
Bon Appétit: A Staged Reading with Brenda Withers
A reading on April 14th of Scholar of Note Brenda Withers’ new musical-in-progress inspired by Julia Child’s Paris years, starring professional actors and members of the Library community. Tuesday, ... [Read More]
Darkology: Blackface and the American Way of Entertainment
Published on March 24, 2026! Past American Library in Paris Visiting Fellow Rhae Lynn Barnes' novel, Darkology: Blackface and the American Way of Entertainment, will be published by W.W. ... [Read More]
A History of Heartache
Coming out on April 21, 2026! Director's Grant Recipient Patrick Strickland’s story collection, A History of Heartache, will be published by Melville Press. This is especially exciting, as it is the ... [Read More]
Coyoteland
Pre-order: May 12, 2026! Director's Grant Recipient Vanessa Hua's novel, Coyoteland, will be published by Flatiron Books. Living in El Nido, a privileged community in the hills east of Berkeley, is ... [Read More]
There’s Only One Sin in Hollywood
Coming June 2, 2026! American Library in Paris de Groot Visiting Fellow Rasheed Newson's novel, There's Only One Sin in Hollywood, will be published by Flatiron Books. A cinematic, razor-sharp ... [Read More]
War Boys
Pre-order for July 1, 2026! LANDO finalist Jason Prokowiew's book, War Boys: A Father and Son Memoir, will be published by Trio Hour Press! War Boys is an extraordinary exploration of a family ... [Read More]
The House Built on Alligator Bones
Coming soon: October 6, 2026! COURAGE to WRITE grantee Sophia Huneycutt's novel, The House Built on Alligator Bones, will be published by Dutton Books / Penguin Random House. The Greers built their ... [Read More]
Mona: An Immodest Memoir of Race and Rebellion
Pre-order: November 17, 2026! COURAGE to WRITE Grantee Azra Liaqat Khan’s memoir, Mona: An Immodest Memoir of Race and Rebellion will be published by Tiny Reparations, an imprint of Penguin Random ... [Read More]
New This Week from The Dial: An Essay on Schizophrenia & Poem About the Tavistock Hotel
The Dial publishes two pieces a week, one original to The Dial and one in translation. This week's articles include: I Don't Want to Be Like You by Amanda Marton ... [Read More]
Pen Parentis April Salon: Reimagination & Reclamation
Join Pen Parentis on April 14th at 7pm EDT for REIMAGINATION & RECLAMATION: authors share readings and creative practice, in conversation with Len Lawson and Fred Moten! Learn more and register ... [Read More]
New This Week from The Dial
The Dial publishes two pieces a week, one original to The Dial and one in translation. This week's articles include: Born in a Refugee Camp by John Vink Photo ... [Read More]
Pen Parentis March Salon: The Things They Leave Us
Join Pen Parentis on March 10th at 7pm EST for The Things They Leave Us, in conversation with Janet Constantino, Caroline Grant, Stewart Lewis, and the 61st Texas poet laureate, Amanda ... [Read More]
New This Week from The Dial
The Dial publishes two pieces a week, one original to The Dial and one in translation. This week's articles include: At the Biscuit Factory by Joy Williams, Lea Ypi & Julia ... [Read More]
Call for Parent Writers: The Pen Parentis Writing Fellowship is Open!
Submissions are open until April 17th for the Pen Parentis Writing Fellowship for New Parents! One talented writer who is the parent of at least one child under 10 years old will receive $2000 to ... [Read More]
Men in Love
On March 3, 2026, Director's Grant Recipient Gary V. Powell's collection of stories, Men in Love, was published by Main Street Rag! Men in Love: Stories is linked by the theme of “men in love.” ... [Read More]
Parent Trip: Unexpected Roads to Form a Family
Published February 27, 2026! COURAGE to WRITE Writer of Note Anndee Hochman's nonfiction book, Parent Trip: Unexpected Roads to Form a Family, was published by Temple University Press. Frank, ... [Read More]
New This Week from The Dial
The Dial publishes two pieces a week, often one original to The Dial and one in translation. This week's articles include: Sour Cherry Pit by Houshang Moradi Kermani (Tr. Poupeh Missaghi) The ... [Read More]
Kim Watson’s TRESPASS Receives PAFF Founders Award
Recent Director's Grant recipient, Kim Watson's documentary, TRESPASS, received the PAFF Founders Award for best documentary feature. Congratulations, Kim! Making its West Coast Premiere at the Pan ... [Read More]
From Baldwin to Today: Queer Black Expats in Paris with Rasheed Newson
An interactive lecture on March 24th on art, exile, and queer Black life in the City of Lights with Visiting Fellow Rasheed Newson Tuesday, March 24 @ 19 h 30 - 20 h 30 CET / 2:30-3:30 PM EDT From ... [Read More]
Sally Forth: A Historical Novel by Monique Hayes
Appearing on the Massachusetts Historical Society's Historians & Their Histories podcast, COURAGE to WRITE Grantee Monique Hayes discusses her historical fiction novel on Sally Forth. Hayes' ... [Read More]
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