Shelby Stephenson Tribute

Bit and Grain, an online newspaper dedicated to promoting North Carolina places and people, has published an excellent article on our current North Carolina Poet Laureate, Shelby Stephenson.  The NC Literary Map has a list of Stephenson's works, which can be found at your local library or bookstore.  Enjoy this tribute to one of our state's highly recognized authors!

http://www.bitandgrain.com/stories/north-carolina-poet-laureate-shelby-stephenson

North Carolina Barbecue

Would you like some new recipes or restaurants to try?  How about original North Carolina barbecue?  Perhaps you should read what local "barbecue man" Bob Garner has to say about one of our state's favorite foods.  NC Bookwatch has even done a special about him.  While you are reading, or eating, why not try a soft drink called Cheerwine?  This beverage was created in Salisbury, North Carolina.  You can check out Bob Garner's books at your local library or bookstore.  Enjoy!





http://www.unctv.org/content/ncbookwatch/authors/garner2012
http://www.cheerwine.com/about

Congratulations North Carolina Literary Hall of Fame Inductees

The North Carolina Literary Map would like to send a hardy congratulations to the 2016 North Carolina Literary Hall of Fame Inductees: Clyde Edgerton, Margaret Maron, and Carl Sandburg.  The Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections and University Archives have the Margaret Maron Papers on long-term loan.  The papers contain correspondence and newspaper clippings as well as drafts of Maron's amazing mystery novels.  For more information on the inductees, please see the North Carolina Writer's Network.

Margaret Maron

Clyde Edgerton

Carl Sandburg

Randall Jarrell Poetry Competition

The Randall Jarrell Poetry Competition is now open for submissions until March 1!

The winner is awarded $200 and publication in storySouth, an online literary magazine that displays the best works from writers of the "new South". The contest is in honor of former professor, poet, and critic Randall Jarrell, who taught at what is now called UNCG. Jarrell is included in the NC Literary Hall of Fame for his accomplishments. For more information on the details of the poetry competition, please visit here. Happy writing!

http://www.storysouth.com/                      http://libcdm1.uncg.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/MSS/id/22821/rec/3

North Carolina Christmas!

As promised last week, here is another book about the upcoming holiday season from our list at the North Carolina Literary Map.  Do you know the old song called "The Twelve Days of Christmas"?  Then why not try it North Carolina style?  Take a look at this children's picture book aptly titled, "The Twelve Days of Christmas in North Carolina" by Judy Stead.  Both children and adults can learn more about our state as they count down towards Christmas Day.  Check it out at your local library or bookstore!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1402744676/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687582&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=1565791541&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1V2DPCFSWB2NB33M4WYC

Happy Holiday Reading!

Christmas is coming soon!  The NC Literary Map has several titles pertaining to this holiday season.  One of these books is entitled "A North Carolina Christmas" by Jan Kiefer.  This book contains stories, pictures, and recipes of the Christmas season throughout our state.  Check it out at your local library or bookstore!

Please come back next week for a quick glimpse at another book about Christmas in North Carolina!

http://www.amazon.com/North-Carolina-Christmas-Jan-Kiefer/dp/1565791541

2015 NC Writers' Network Fall Conference

The 2015 North Carolina Writers' Network Fall Conference will be held at The Doubletree by Hilton Hotel near Biltmore Estate in Asheville, November 20-22.  The conference attracts hundreds of writers from across the country.  Among them are New York Times bestselling author Lee Smith, who will give the keynote address.  Former NC Poet Laureate Kathryn Stripling Byer will be a featured guest.  This year also marks the thirtieth anniversary of the NC Writers' Network, so sign up now if you would like to attend!

Please visit here for more information.  Thank you!

http://www.ncwriters.org/