Announcing the 2026 BLR Literary Prizes Judges

Meet our 2026 BLR Literary Prize judges! Submit your best poetry, fiction and nonfiction from March 1 to July 1, 2025.

BLR BookTalk with Venita Blackburn

Join us on March 27 to hear more about Venita’s novel, which has been called “the work of a gifted writer who understands love bonds, family, death and inevitability, but also has a sense of humor about all of the above.”

‘Reading the Body: Body Politic’ at the North Film Festival

Watch a screening of “Reading the Body: Body Politic” at the North Film Festival on February 28 at 2:00 PM.

Remembering Elizabeth Crowell

Liz was a talented writer who holds the distinction of being the only writer ever to win a BLR literary prize twice.

Thank You 2024!

As we get ready to welcome the new year, let’s take a look back at 2024, our most exciting year yet!

BLR Writing Workshops: The Literary Rx

BLR’s writing workshop – The Literary Rx: Using Writing to Navigate Ethical Dilemmas in Healthcare – is here! This special three-part series includes a panel conversation about writing in healthcare (open to the public) and creative writing workshops (open to healthcare trainees).

Body Politic: Live on Stage!

Six storytellers shared their interpretations of Body Politic, BLR’s theme this year, to a rapt audience in the theater, as well as an even wider audience via livestream.

2024 Pushcart Prize Nominees

BLR is delighted to announce our 2024 Pushcart Prize Nominees.

2025 BLR Prize Winners

Meet the Winners and Honorable Mentions of the 2025 BLR Literary Prizes.