In this week’s episode of PTW Office Hours, we’re talking about poetry! As National Poetry Writing Month comes to a close, Ashley discusses her interesting relationship with poetry, a week in publishing news and more. 
News In Publishing: 
LA Times Book Prizes Winners 
<a href='https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2023-04-21/los-angeles-times-book-prizes-winners-announced'>https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2023-04-21/los-angeles-times-book-prizes-winners-announced</a> 
Now They Want Publishers Punished for Banned Books 
<a href='https://action.everylibrary.org/jailpublishing'>https://action.everylibrary.org/jailpublishing</a>
How to Help: <a href='https://www.tor.com/2022/03/16/book-bans-affect-everybody-heres-how-you-can-help/'>https://www.tor.com/2022/03/16/book-bans-affect-everybody-heres-how-you-can-help/</a> 
Ending Words: 
Nikki Giovanni, Resignation 
 
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