Archive for Awards
May 23, 2023 at 8:59 am · Filed under Awards, Books, Lists
BBC Culture surveyed 177 children’s books authors, illustrators, bloggers, critics, and journalists to arrive at the listing of the 100 best. (I am glad to see Tolkien, Pullman, and CS Lewis figure in the list, all three appearing in the top 10). This extensive feature provides methodology, overview, and a tally of those surveyed along with each individual’s choices.
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March 13, 2023 at 5:17 am · Filed under Awards, Science fiction
For novelette:
“If You Find Yourself Speaking to God, Address God with the Informal You“, John Chu (Uncanny 7-8/22)
“Two Hands, Wrapped in Gold“, S.B. Divya (Uncanny 5-6/22)
“Murder by Pixel: Crime and Responsibility in the Digital Darkness“, S.L. Huang (Clarkesworld 12/22)
“A Dream of Electric Mothers”, Wole Talabi (Africa Risen) (As of this writing,, not freely available)
“The Prince of Salt and the Ocean’s Bargain“, Natalia Theodoridou (Uncanny 9/22)
“We Built This City“, Marie Vibbert (Clarkesworld 6/22)
For short story:
“Destiny Delayed“, Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki (Asimov’s 5-6/22)
“Give Me English”, Ai Jiang (F&SF 5-6/22) (As of this writing, not freely available)
“Rabbit Test”, Samantha Mills (Uncanny 11-12/22)
“Douen”, Suzan Palumbo (The Dark 3/22)
“Dick Pig”, Ian Muneshwar (Nightmare 1/22)
“D.I.Y”, John Wiswell (Tor.com 8/24/22)
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July 29, 2021 at 4:53 am · Filed under Awards, Lists
UNESCO sponsors the World Heritage List – those locations that have historical consequence and are deemed worthy of notation and preservation. There are more than 700 sites worldwide; each of them has accompanying documentation attesting to the value of the sites. Maps and photos add the utility of this catalog. This is not a static list, nominees are reviewed and some locations, such as Liverpool, are delisted.
Update: As of July 28, a further thirty-three “properties” have been added to the list including an ancient solar observatory in Peru and the Hima Cultural Area in Saudi Arabia.
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July 9, 2021 at 5:40 am · Filed under Awards, Science fiction
Many of the shorter forms of writing (novellas, novelettes and short stories) are available at the Nebula site; just click on the title and you will be directed to the online story. For those who do not mind doing a little digging for stories not linked from the Nebula page, you can find online versions; for example, here is “Shadow Prisons“. Enjoy the reads!
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July 10, 2020 at 2:21 am · Filed under Awards, Photos
For an escape into color and glory, please go to this site where you will find stirring photos of birds in their various guises and habitats. Each entry has a “story behind” the work as well as a “bird lore” section. A wonderful respite from the daily news.
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September 30, 2019 at 3:44 am · Filed under Awards, Education, Lists, New Jersey
Find out what New Jersey schools made the list. There are numerous filters at the main site to drill down the among the 362 schools that won this award; you can also access all the winners since 1982.
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Congressman Frank J. Guarini Library Blog 