Mya Nunnally

Having loved books since the age of four, Mya is a writer and poet who looks to explore the complexities of life through language. They attend Barnard College of Columbia University with their kitten, Ramen. Their reviews of independent literature can be found at Foreword Reviews. When they aren't writing or reading, they're playing video games with strong female characters. Twitter: @literallymya Blog: messmiah.wordpress.com

An Open Letter to John Boyne Addressing Transphobia Around MY BROTHER’S NAME IS JESSICA

An open letter to John Boyne on account of his newest book, MY BROTHER'S NAME IS JESSICA, and his transphobic tendencies.

There’s a Weird, Sexist Problem in Fantasy That We Need to Talk About

Why are so many books written by women with adult content classified as young adult? Sexism, marketing, all of the above? Let's discuss.

For the Love of Everything, Let’s Make Book Recaps a Thing

When I was a child, I loved series. From classic Harry Potter to lesser known but still greats His Dark Materials, ...

10 Lovely Literary Crochet Patterns

If you're itching for some bookish patterns for your next project, look no further. Here are ten delightful literary crochet patterns.

Are You There God? It’s Me, Atheist Characters in Fiction

These fiction books have atheist characters at the center who explore, critique, and discover faith and religion in their everyday lives.

Quiz: Which Supervillain Are You?

Who wants to be a plain old villain when you can be a supervillain? Harness that power, and take the quiz to find out, which supervillain are you?

Literal Black Girl Magic: Books with Witches, Orisha and More

Books with black woman and girls who are literally magical -- witches, Orisha, Vodou, and more powerful women with black girl magic.

Barbershop Books Helps Black Boys Love to Read

Barbershop Books is a foundation that helps develop a "reading identity" for young, black boys, changing the face of those who love books everywhere.

Fan Fiction, Fantasy, and FINAL DRAFT with Author Riley Redgate

We chatted with Riley Redgate, author of acclaimed YA books, about everything from her newest title, FINAL DRAFT, to her favorite fanfiction.

So You Want to Be Woke: A Reading Guide for White People

So you just realized that we’re a nation with a crapton of unresolved issues that still plague whole populations of ...