Philippines observes day of mourning for National Artist Resil Mojares
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez The Philippines was flying its flag at half-mast on 12 September 2026 in honour of Resil Mojares, the…
Literature
Booker Prize announces 2026 longlist, with two previous winners in the line-up
Lucia Caporalini The Booker Prize, one of Britain’s most prestigious literary competitions, announced the titles that will be part of…
Can you survive Modelland? Tyra Banks ‘cried’ over novel’s viral resurgence
Adam Peaker US fashion model and TV personality Tyra Banks has revealed that she “cried” as Modelland, the dystopian YA…
‘We need your imagination’: Pope Leo tells writers at Vatican assembly
Jacinth Banite The Vatican hosted a roster of seasoned and award-winning writers from across the globe on June 24th to…
From Sansa Stark to Katniss Everdeen: Five fictional women who resonate with reality
Literature is a prominent hub for remarkable representations of women’s real strength and courage, one that narrates relatable…
Book news: Inaugural Children’s Booker Prize set to be awarded from 2027
Shameeka Voyiya The prestigious Booker Prize organisers have announced the launch of a new prize for children’s fiction, set to…