Vladimir Nabokov’s Superman Poem Published for the First Time
A lost poem written by Vladimir Nabokov has been published for the first time. The poem, entitled “The Man of To-Morrow’s Lament,” is told from the perspective of Superman as he laments all the ways he cannot have a normal relationship with Lois Lane. For instance, he has to wear glasses, because “otherwise, / when I caress her with my super-eyes, / her lungs and liver are too plainly seen / throbbing.” And he wonders if it would even be possible for them to have children. The poem is available in this week’s Times Literary Supplement.
Alyssa Cole and ONeill Jones Create Sleeping Beauty-Inspired YA Graphic Novel
Alyssa Cole, author of When No One is Watching and A Princess in Theory, announced on Twitter that she will be writing a graphic novel, illustrated by ONeill Jones. Cole and Jones signed a two-book deal with HarperCollins/Balzer + Bray. The graphic novel Reject Squad is a Sleeping Beauty-inspired YA fantasy romance story. Publication is set for 2024.
Sisters Start Publishing House to Launch Novel Featuring Black Muslim Teen
When Aisha Yusuf could not find a publisher for her novel about a Black Muslim teen, she and her three sisters decided to launch a publishing house of their own. The four sisters’ Abāyo House will publish Aisha’s first book, Race to the Finish Line. They hope Abāyo House will be a space to uplift Black Muslim women’s voices.
President Biden Backs Alabama Amazon Workers’ Attempts to Unionize
Alabama Amazon facility workers that are trying to unionize have received President Joe Biden’s support. In a video message, available on his Twitter account, Biden stated, “Unions place power in the hands of workers.”