#Culturally Relevant

The Poetry Collections I’m Reading During National Poetry Month

Explore growing up gay along the Mexican/US border, what being Asian and Pacific Islander really means, and more in these collections.

Indigenous Poets You Should Know

There are simply too many amazing Indigenous poets (North American or otherwise) to capture all on one list, but here is a place to start reading, including Postcolonial Love Poem by Natalie Diaz.

The Best New Poetry Collections of 2025 (So Far) to Add to Your TBR

These collections run the gamut from deeply personal to powerfully political; many feel like guttural reactions to the world right now.

Celebrate Poetry With These 2025 YA Verse Novels

2025 is an incredible year for YA verse novels. Dive into over a dozen new releases hitting shelves this year written partially or fully in poetry.

New Trans Historical Fiction for the Trans Rights Readathon

Read these new trans historical fiction books in support of the 2025 Trans Rights Readathon.

Join the 2025 Trans Rights Readathon, March 21-31!

The third annual Trans Rights Readathon starts March 21st and ends on March 31st, Trans Day of Visibility. Here's how to participate!

How to Identify Credible Sources—A Skill More Crucial Than Ever: Book Censorship News, March 7, 2025

It's not just the content of news or press releases we need to care about. We need to understand its origins matter, too. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

How to Critically Read a Press Release From the Federal Government

Press releases and the coverage of news from the new federal administration requires flexing your information and media literacy skills. Here are some tools, tips, and examples to help.

Get Ex-Frightened: Your Guide to Horror Adaptations in 2025

Four horror adaptations hitting screens in 2025 that you'll want to get excited and frightened for.

Jumpstart Your 2025 Reading Log with These Short Books

Searching for a way to jumpstart your 2025 reading challenge log? Look no further. I've got eight fantastic books to give your list a boost.

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