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Award-winning poet Cecily Parks will visit UNT's campus on Nov. 4 & 5 to celebrate her newest poetry collection "The Seeds."
For more information: class.unt.edu/english/creati…
Our very own Daniel Peña has received a STARRED REVIEW in Publishers Weekly for his upcoming book "How to Look Away."
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Peña, and look forward to the release of his book on 10/6/26!
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We're proud to congratulate this year's Voertman Poetry Prize winner: John Muellner, for his poem "Henrietta." John is a Ph.D. candidate in poetry at UNT.
A link to read the poem as well as a list of previous winners can be found here: class.unt.edu/english/creati…
We're thrilled to announce the winner of UNT's $10,000 2026 Rilke Prize for Poetry: Cecily Parks's 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘴 (from @AliceJamesBooks). See the full judges' citation here: class.unt.edu/english/creati…
@UNTclass @UNTCreativeWrit @UNTsocial
Also selected, three finalists for this year's Rilke Prize: Natalie Scenters-Zapico’s 𝘔𝘺 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘊𝘰𝘨𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘦 (@CopperCanyonPrs), Paula Bohince's 𝘈 𝘝𝘪𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 (@PrincetonUPress), and Cynthia Cruz's 𝘚𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 (@UChicagoPress).
Award-winning journalist (and UNT alum!) Patrick Strickland is returning to campus THIS WEDNESDAY to speak about his newest book, "A History of Heartache." This event is free and open to the public!
🚨Attention published poets!🚨
@UNTCreativeWrit is awaiting your submission.
Follow this link for full guidelines and entry form: english.unt.edu/creative-wri… ✍️
@UNTsocial #poetrycommunity #poetryaward
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It’s National Novel Writing Month. These students in the UNT Writing Center are flexing their writing muscles. If you recognize anyone from this 2007 picture, let @untspeccoll know by replying in the comments.
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Allison Ellsworth brewed a beverage in her home to combat her health problems. After a trip to “Shark Tank,” that drink became @drinkpoppi, one of the fastest growing beverages in history. Learn how the @UNTclass alumna built her business.
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New review for Harold Jobes' BARBS, BULLETS, AND BLOOD from Ricochet!
ricochet.com/1876235/the-sha…
Sigma Tau Delta's “After Graduation” series resumes with a visit from Mr. Joe Loftin, National Director for Statements and Guidelines at the American Heart Association. @UNTclass @UNTsocial
When: Monday, September 22 @ 5:15PM Where: On Zoom unt.zoom.us/j/82104335703
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Another review from across the pond (Bristol, UK) on #silent #film star and #western #bank #robbery king, Henry Starr. Thanks, James Harrison, @SWSilents I hope to have a book signing in the UK. southwestsilents.com/.../dis… #SilentFilm #film #western
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See Miguel Juárez, author of the forthcoming FRONTERA FREEWAYS, discuss his new book on KFOX 14 in El Paso!
El Paso author explores highway building's impact on displacement in new book kfoxtv.com/news/local/el-pas…
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Comic art has always been Bryan Kelly’s passion. Now this @UNTclass alum shares his love for comics with Denton through expos, collabs and projects that celebrate community and creativity for all ages. Read more: bit.ly/45ULUa1
ALT Bryan Kelly smiling and leaning against a pool table.
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The 2026 Vassar Miller Prize in Poetry is open through October 31! Visit universityofnorthtexaspress.… to view the guidelines and submit your manuscript for consideration.
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Thanks to Glasstire for featuring THE FIFTY-YEAR TEXAS ROAD TRIP by Randy Mallory and FRAMING OAK CLIFF by Richard Doherty!
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We are proud to announce the latest publication from @UNTsocial 's very own Dr. Stephanie Hawkins, available now via @CambridgeUP.
cambridge.org/9781009574679 (use discount code MAD2025 at checkout for 20% off)
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It’s the first day of the fall semester. What do you remember about your first day of class at #UNT? Let us know in the comments and we may repost it.
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Congratulations to Linda Quintanilla, author of WARRIORS FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE, which has been announced the winner of the 2025 Tejano Genealogy Society of Austin's Tejano Book Award!
Visit untpress.unt.edu/catalog/qui… to learn more about the book or to order a copy of your own!