The Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature organization’s annual One Book Two Book Children’s Literature Festival will recognize the creative excellence of 28 area students as it offers a day […]
Yamila Transtenvot, who recently moved from Iowa City to Argentina, took part in the Nanjing International Writers Residency in October and November. The residency brought writers from six Cities of […]
As they do annually, several UNESCO Cities of Literature will raise awareness about the United Nations’ 2030 Strategic Development Goals with the social media campaign, “17 Books for the 17 […]
On Thursday, Dec. 12, slam poets from 14 UNESCO Cities of Literature will compete in the Slamovision Grand Finale’s 6th year. Manchester City of Literature is hosting Slamovision for the […]
October marked the 20th anniversary of Edinburgh becoming the world’s first UNESCO City of Literature, and the city celebrated by hosting the Cities of Literature Annual Conference to mark the […]
Camille Dungy has been named the 13th recipient of the Paul Engle Prize, presented by the Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature organization. The prize, established in 2011, honors an […]
Slam poets from around Iowa are invited to participate in a special international slam event in Iowa City on Sept. 22. SlamoVision is a project of the international UNESCO Cities […]
The Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature organization has completed judging for this year’s Glory of the Senses: Paul Engle Essay Contest, and will award scholarships to six high school […]
The Anne Frank Initiative at the University of Iowa, in conjunction with other partners, will mark the 95 anniversary of the publication of Frank’s Diary of a Young Girl with exhibitions […]
Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague and John Kenyon, Executive Director of the Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature organization, attended the 16th annual meeting of the UNESCO Creative Cities network […]
