What does it mean to be a good literary citizen? Does being a writer or loving good books count? It’s a start, but here are some more concrete ways to be an active literary citizen and why it matters so much.

In this week’s BIPOC Book News column, we have updates on new releases, the National Book Awards, the Book Sanctuary Movement, book-to-movie adaptations, and more. It’s all your book news and publishing tea from a BIPOC perspective.

The Read, Write and Create podcast was selected as the Best Literary Podcast by the Black podcasting Awards in 2023. Find out what makes the Read, Write and Create podcast special, and what other Black literary podcasts you should be listening to.

Organized retreats aren’t for everyone, so sometimes you have to create your own opportunities to run away and write. Learn how to DIY your own writing retreat and why you should incorporate the idea into your writing practice.

Creative writers can use the Create Before You Consume challenge to jumpstart and improve their writing habit. Learn how and why it can be a game changer in your writing life.

Creative writers need their creativity muscle to be in good shape. Try these easy activities to keep your creativity flowing.