What to Read When You Want to Be a Patch of Moss
There is pleasure in being seen and there is pleasure in disappearing. Wade in to the swamp, pull out a book, wipe off the slime and sit on the edge to become invisible.
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Posts Tagged: Aimee Nezhukumatathil
Using Form to Transform: Come Clean by Joshua Nguyen
If I had a dollar for every word I have written about BIPOC representation in entertainment media, I still wouldn’t have enough to pay back my student loans and car loans.
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The Rumpus Poetry Book Club Chat with Amanda Moore
Amanda Moore discusses her debut collection, REQUEENING.
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A Small Universe Set in Motion: Talking with Amanda Moore
Amanda Moore discusses her debut poetry collection, REQUEENING.
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Notable Online: 7/4–7/10
Literary events taking place virtually this week!
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What to Read When Nature Calls
Jessica Lind Peterson shares a reading list to celebrate SOUND LIKE TRAPPED THUNDER.
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What to Read When You Need to Get to Spring
Emily Franklin shares a reading list to celebrate TELL ME HOW YOU GOT HERE.
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Notable Online: 11/22–11/28
Literary events taking place virtually this week!
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What to Read When: A Holiday Book-Gifting Guide
Rumpus editors share their favorite books to gift to friends and family!
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Notable Online: 11/8–11/14
Literary events taking place virtually this week!
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Notable Online: 11/1–11/7
Literary events taking place virtually this week!
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Notable Online: 10/25–10/31
Literary events taking place virtually this week!
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Notable Online: 8/30–9/5
Literary events taking place virtually this week!
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Notable Online: 8/16–8/22
Literary events taking place virtually this week!
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On Empathy, Complexity, and Whimsy: Talking with Aimee Nezhukumatathil
Aimee Nezhukumatathil discusses her new book, WORLD OF WONDERS.
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What to Read When You Want to Celebrate APIA Heritage Month
Rumpus editors share a list of new and forthcoming books to celebrate APIA Heritage Month!
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National Poetry Month Day 26: Aimee Nezhukumatathil
We celebrate National Poetry Month with new poems daily, illustrating a variety of voices and perspectives in contemporary poetry.
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The Rumpus Poetry Book Club Chat with Eric Tran
Eric Tran discusses his new collection, THE GUTTER SPREAD GUIDE TO PRAYER.
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On Beloveds, Birds, and the Expansiveness of Space: Talking with Paige Lewis
Paige Lewis discusses their debut collection of poetry, SPACE STRUCK.
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A Year in Rumpus Book Reviews
A look back at the books we’ve reviewed in 2018!
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What to Read When: Rumpus Staff Favorites 2018
The Rumpus editorial staff selects our favorite pieces from 2018!
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What to Read When the World Is Ending
Books to read in this fraught political moment.
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What to Read When Beach Weather Arrives
Rumpus editors suggest some of their favorite summertime reads!
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The Rumpus Mini-interview Project #137: Aimee Nezhukumatathil
“Admitting a love or joy, or yes, wonder for the natural world is, especially as a woman of color, one of the most vulnerable things we can do.”
...moreNotable NYC: 5/5–5/11
Literary events and readings in and around New York City this week!
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What to Read When 2018 Is Just Around the Corner
While we can’t promise that 2018 won’t find us facing more political upheaval, we can assure you that there will be great literature to offer moments of escape and inspiration.
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Corinne Lee and Finding an Antidote to America’s Toxicity
Poet Corinne Lee on writing her epic book-length poem Plenty and finding new ways to live in a rapidly changing world.
...moreAn Open Letter to Aimee Nezhukumatathil
Dear Aimee, So the latest thing (why is there always a latest thing) is that a white man used a Chinese name to submit poems that were then chosen for Prairie Schooner and then included in Best American Poetry 2015 which of course has a lovely poem of yours in it too! Your first appearance, you said. The scandal no one […]
...moreNational Poetry Month Day 27: “Aubade With Mosquito Bites” by Aimee Nezhukumatathil
Aubade With Mosquito Bites
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