Melody Schreiber
Melody Schreiber is at work on a nonfiction anthology of premature birth. As a freelance journalist based in Washington, D.C., she has reported from nearly every continent. Her articles, essays, and reviews have been published by The Washington Post, Wired, The Guardian, The Atlantic, Pacific Standard, NPR, The Toast, Catapult, and others. She received her bachelor’s in English and linguistics at Georgetown University and her master’s in writing at the Johns Hopkins University. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram at @m_scribe.
Why This Game of Thrones Fan Stopped Watching
May 20, 2019The Game of Thrones finale aired last night. But I didn't watch it.
Why It’s Important to Read in Front of Kids
March 22, 2019
How to Read Several Books at Once
March 20, 2019While we can't give you extra eyes for reading multiple books at the same time, we can offer these tips on how to read several books at once.
Should Bookstores Charge for Events?
February 21, 2019On one hand, when bookstores charge for events, they have another way to pay the bills; on the other, they make events less accessible. So, yea or nay?
How Story Boxes Can Bring the World to Your Doorstep
February 8, 2019
How to Sell a House Full of Books
January 23, 2019In case you ever find yourself in a position to sell your home and you have a massive library, as one does, here's how to sell a house full of books.
Here’s How AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER Can Acknowledge Its Inuit Roots
October 16, 2018We chatted with Alaska Native Ruth Dan to discuss how Netflix's AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER can be an opportunity to represent Inuit culture accurately.
Help Fund Comics Creators’ Legal Defense Fund Against Accused Sexual Harasser
October 1, 2018Several comics creators have come forward saying Cody Pickrodt sexually harassed them, and Pickrodt is now suing them. Help fund their legal fees.
An Ode to Libraries, the Original Co-Working Spaces
July 26, 2018In light of some recent discussion about the benefit of libraries versus bookstores, here's one reader on libraries as coworking spaces.
11 Lessons I Learned From a Comic Book About Using Correct Pronouns
July 25, 2018What one reader learned about using correct pronouns from A QUICK & EASY GUIDE TO THEY/THEM PRONOUNS by Archie Bongiovanni and Tristan Jimerson
16 Children’s Books That Grown-Ups Will Love, Too
July 12, 2018Looking for kids' books that are witty, fun, and socially conscious? Check out these children's books for adults and the kids in their lives.
6 Awesome Anthologies in Paperback
April 30, 2018
How to Build a Book Festival for Teens
March 9, 2018We chatted with a cofounder and volunteer with the NoVa TEEN Book Festival about how to build a book festival for teens.