Netflix Announces Animated Musical Adaptation of Lupita Nyong’o’s Sulwe
Netflix has announced its adaptation of Lupita Nyong’o’s #1 New York Times bestselling book Sulwe. The film version of the children’s book will be an animated musical. Lupita Nyong’o, who will be a producer on the project, said, “Sulwe is a mirror for dark-skinned children to see themselves, a window for those who may not be familiar with colorism, to have understanding and empathy, and an invitation for all who feel different and unseen to recognize their innate beauty and value. I am thrilled that the book is being adapted into an animated musical that we hope inspires children all around the world to celebrate their uniqueness.”
Aspen Words Chooses 5 Finalists for 2021’s Literary Prize
Aspen Words has chosen three novels and two story collections—from a longlist of fifteen books—as finalists for this year’s Aspen Words Literary Prize. The $35,000 prize is awarded to honor fiction that “illuminates vital contemporary issues.” The finalists this year are: The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich, Against the Loveless World by Susan Abulhawa, The Office of Historical Corrections by Danielle Evans, Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam, and If I Had Two Wings by the late Randall Kenan. The winner will be announced at a virtual ceremony on April 21.
Tennessee Librarian Fired for Allegedly Burning Books by Donald Trump and Ann Coulter
Cameron Dequintez Williams, a librarian from the Chattanooga public library in Tennessee, was fired after allegedly burning books written by Donald Trump and Ann Coulter. Williams argues that he was unfairly terminated, and that he was following library instructions to remove any “old, damaged or untruthful books.” The library argues that Williams’ alleged behavior constituted is an act of censorship.
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