Books Cannibal Safiya Sinclair One of Literary Hub‘s “Oscar nominees” for best book of poetry. Before Boas by Han F. Vermeulen Praise from American Anthropologist: “To use words such as ‘magisterial’ and ‘compendious’ about this book may understate the case.” … Continue reading News and Reviews
Awards The Eighth Wonder of the World by Robert C. Trumpbour and Kenneth Womack Winner of the 2017 SABR Seymour Medal. Books There I Go Again by William Daniels Book mention in Broadway World. Cannibal by Safiya Sinclair Praise from Waxwing Literary Magazine: “this … Continue reading News and Reviews
Awards R*dskins by C. Richard King Winner in the Trade Typographic category at the AAUP Book, Jacket, and Journal show (Designer: Nathan Putens) One-Hundred-Knuckled Fist by Dustin M. Hoffman Winner in the Jackets and Covers category at the AAUP Book, … Continue reading News and Reviews
The following contribution is from Jacquelyn M. Howard, who co-authored Wounded Warriors: A Soldier’s Story of Healing through Birds (Potomac Books 2014), with Robert C. Vallieres. Vallieres is a Persian Gulf War veteran. Vallieres received a BA in Fine Arts from Notre Dame College … Continue reading From the Desk of Jacquelyn M. Howard
Books Great Plains Indians by David J. Wishart Reviewed in the Omaha World-Herald: “This new book is another noteworthy contribution to Great Plains knowledge by this respected Nebraska scholar.” Amiable Scoundrel by Paul Kahan Listed as a “must-read” by Penn Live. … Continue reading News and Reviews
Tayler Lord and Anna Weir are publicists at UNP who share a cubicle currently filled with cardboard boxes. Today they also share their thoughts about a few upcoming titles they’re particularly excited about as readers. The books in this discussion will … Continue reading Publicist Picks: Mr. Feeny, Outstanding Poetry, and other March Books
The following is an excerpt from The January Children (Nebraska, March 2017) by Safia Elhillo. In her dedication Elhillo writes, “The January Children are the generation born in Sudan under British occupation, where children were assigned birth years by height, all given … Continue reading Excerpt: The January Children
As the year comes to a close, many of our books are being recognized as some of the best in 2016. Even a few of our forthcoming 2017 books are receiving attention. Buzz Books of 2016 Cannibal by Safiya … Continue reading Best of 2016 and a Look Ahead
The following has been excerpted from The Wheeling Year: A Poet’s Field Book by Ted Kooser (Nebraska 2014). From “December” The holiday cocktail party begins at the door, where the trill of the doorbell flees from the vestibule and disappears into the … Continue reading Excerpt: The Wheeling Year
Books Harry and Arthur by Lawrence J. Haas Listed as a defining 2016 book by the Wall Street Journal. The Turtle’s Beating Heart by Denise Low Praise from Booklist: “Remarkable.” Borderland Films by Dominique Brégent-Heald Review in Western American Literature: “This sprawling and … Continue reading News and Reviews
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