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Nancy Snyder

I am a left coast native and writer; my working life began after studying at San Francisco State University; I have been an office worker and a labor organizer; longtime freelance writer covering books and labor and assorted cultural and political issues.

Poetry Finds Beauty in Winter

Don't let the cold weather get you down--celebrate the season and take a moment to reflect with these beautiful poems about winter.

7 Women Writers Reveal Their Storytelling Passions

This reader turned to quotes about storytelling from a few excellent women writers to answer the eternal question of why we write.

Santa Monica Public Library Reads THE HATE U GIVE

A reader attended the Santa Monica Public Library's book club discussion about THE HATE U GIVE and shares the library's list of further reading.

Don’t Mourn, Organize! 9 More Books About the U.S. Labor Movement

From stories about Chinese immigrants to queer and African American workers, expand your knowledge of U.S. Labor movements with these nonfiction books.

Delirium and Delight: The Poetry of Edgar Allan Poe

Enjoy these Edgar Allan Poe poetry selections on Poe Day or any time you want to add some atmosphere to your moody, broody day.

5 Poems for These Days of Uncertainty

Poetry to help with grief during the age of anxiety.

Fall in Love With These 6 Beautiful Autumn Poems

Get autumnal with these poems.

Quotes on Race and Class from THE GREAT GATSBY

A roundup of quotes examining classism and racism through the characters in F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic, THE GREAT GATSBY.

Poetry of the City in Summer

These past few months I have been on a hunt of poetry set in the city during the summer heat. ...

Anita Hill and Bob Woodward Honored at PEN Literary Awards

PEN America held its annual Literary Free Expression Awards Gala last month at New York City’s Museum of Natural History. ...