Remembering poet Andrea Werblin
August 7, 2022
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of poet Andrea “Andi” Werblin Reid (November 30, 1965–August 5, 2022) She was the author of Lullaby for One Fist (Wesleyan,… READ MORE
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Artist Appreciation Month
August 1, 2022
At ‘WesPress’, we are celebrating Artist Appreciation Month! Here is a sampling of relevant books to celebrate visual artists and highlight their work. 2022 Visual Art Collection Rare Light: J…. READ MORE
Collective Intelligence
July 8, 2022
New Book Taps the Hive Mind on Liz Lerman’s Critical Response Process A guest post by John Borstel, co-author and editor of Critique Is Creative: The Critical Response Process® in… READ MORE
Parks and Recreation Month
July 1, 2022
July is time to get outside and celebrate Parks and Recreation Month! Here is our collection of relevant books about food, travel, and outdoor recreation as we enter July. 2022… READ MORE
Honoring Sherley Anne Williams
June 17, 2022
As we commemorate Juneteenth, we want to draw attention to the late Sherley Anne Williams (1944–1999). Williams was a multi-talented Black American woman—a poet, novelist, and playwright, as well as… READ MORE
Remembering David K. Leff
June 16, 2022
We at ‘WesPress’ would like to pay our tribute to David K. Leff (1955–2022), an award-winning essayist, Pushcart Prize nominated poet, and former deputy commissioner of the Connecticut Department of… READ MORE
2022 Mark Twain Award: Gerald Vizenor
June 15, 2022
Congratulations Gerald Vizenor! The Society of Midwestern Literature’s Corporate Board has awarded Vizenor with the 2022 Mark Twain Award for Distinguished Contributions to Midwestern Literature. The Society has given this… READ MORE
Pride Month
June 1, 2022
This month at ‘WesPress’, we are celebrating Pride Month! Here are our latest and forthcoming books by queer authors. 2022 Pride Month Collection Magnified / Minnie Bruce Pratt 2022 Finalist… READ MORE
Documenting the Issue of Equality in Education
May 20, 2022
With Wesleyan’s graduation weekend coming to an end, we at ‘WesPress’ want to acknowledge the works of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and David Potts as we reflect on the issue of… READ MORE
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May 2, 2022
This month at WesPress, we are celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Month! Here is a sampling of relevant poetry, dance, and music collections that celebrate Asian culture and arts…. READ MORE