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Lauren Yu-Ting Bo Named to Prestigious NBCC Emerging Critics Fellowship
by Writing Workshops Staff
2 days ago
We're celebrating the remarkable achievement of our alumna Lauren Yu-Ting Bo, who has been selected for the National Book Critics Circle's Emerging Critics Class of 2025-2026. This prestigious fellowship represents one of the most competitive opportunities in literary criticism today, and we couldn't be more excited for Lauren.
About the Fellowship
The NBCC Emerging Critics Fellowship seeks to identify, nurture, and support the development of the next generation of book critics. This one-year program provides emerging critics with invaluable resources, including one-on-one mentorship from board members, small group Q&A sessions, professional development and craft lectures over Zoom, and dues-free NBCC membership with admission to exclusive events and the annual reception.
Lauren's Journey as a Writer and Critic
Lauren Yu-Ting Bo is a mixed-Taiwanese writer and critic whose work primarily explores multiracial identity, Taiwanese culture and politics, and the impacts of migration and translation. Her thoughtful criticism has appeared in prestigious publications including Words Without Borders, World Literature Today, Asymptote, Ploughshares Blog, and The Brooklyn Review. Currently residing in St. Louis, Missouri, Lauren continues to expand the conversation around cultural identity and literary translation through her insightful reviews and essays.
Join Our Community of Writers
Lauren was a participant in our 2024 12-Week Story Collection Draft Generator with acclaimed instructor Chaya Bhuvaneswar. Whether you're working on fiction, developing your critical voice, or exploring new forms of creative expression, WritingWorkshops.com offers the guidance and structure to help you reach your goals. Ready to take the next step in your writing journey? Explore our online creative writing workshops and join a community where writers grow, thrive, and achieve their dreams.
