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EnglishWhere to Find UNC Press Podcasts, Author Events, Catalogs, and Awards
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UNC Press groups four discovery channels near the bottom of its homepage: UNC Press Presents Podcast, Author Events, Catalogs, and Awards. Each links to a different kind of information, so the right entry point depends on whether you want audio content, a scheduled appearance, a browsable book list, or recognition data. The homepage only names these sections; the actual content, dates, and update frequency live on the pages behind each link.
The Four Entry Points on the Homepage
| Entry point | What it points to | Best used when |
|---|---|---|
| UNC Press Presents Podcast | Audio episodes tied to the press and its authors | You want listening material or author interviews |
| Author Events | Scheduled appearances and event listings | You want to know where or when an author is appearing |
| Catalogs | Collected book listings, typically organized by season or subject | You are selecting titles for a course or building a reading list |
| Awards | Information on prize-winning or recognized books | You want vetted, award-recognized titles |
How to Use Each Channel
UNC Press Presents Podcast
This is the press's own audio channel. Treat it as a way to hear authors discuss their work rather than as a book catalog. Because the homepage only labels the section, check the linked page for episode count, release rhythm, and whether episodes are streamed on the site or hosted elsewhere.
Author Events
Use this when you already have an author or title in mind and want to know about appearances. Event pages typically change often, so a listing you see today may not reflect next month's schedule. Confirm details on the event page itself rather than relying on the homepage label.
Catalogs
Catalogs are the most useful entry for teaching or collection-building, because they present books in organized groups rather than as a single rotating highlight. If you need to compare titles by subject or season, start here instead of the homepage carousel.
Awards
The Awards section surfaces books that have received recognition. This is a practical filter when you want a shortlist of titles with external validation, but it is not a complete list of everything the press publishes. Use it alongside Catalogs, not as a replacement.
A Practical Order of Operations
- For a course or reading list: go to Catalogs first, then cross-check promising titles against Awards.
- For author news: go to Author Events, and confirm the specific date and format on the event page.
- For background listening: go to UNC Press Presents Podcast and check how episodes are organized before committing time.
- For a quick sense of what is current: the homepage's New & Noteworthy, New This Month, Recently Published, and Forthcoming sections sit above these four links and give a faster snapshot.
What to Verify Once You Arrive
- Whether the podcast page lists episodes with dates or only a general description.
- Whether Author Events shows upcoming events, past events, or both.
- Whether Catalogs are downloadable files, online flipbooks, or plain web lists.
- Whether Awards covers all prizes or only selected ones.
The homepage confirms these four sections exist; it does not confirm how full or how fresh each one is. Check the destination page before relying on it for a decision.