WNYC's Public Song Project will air a radio special on Saturday, October 17, showcasing this year’s submissions and announcing the winners. Host Simon Close, a producer for All Of It, will preview the event and the selected songs. Listeners can access the complete playlist of 2026 submissions by streaming it at wnyc.org/psp, with an archived collection available on the Internet Archive. Additionally, the Public Song Project will participate in the Internet Archive's annual block party on October 21 in San Francisco.
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In literary news, author Sarah Blakely-Cartwright has released her new novel, Heavy Cream, which tells the story of sixteen-year-old Geraldine, who is abandoned by her troubled mother in New York City. Left to navigate life alone, Geraldine encounters three distinct women who each influence her understanding of life in the city. Heavy Cream is now available.
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