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Dive into these 11 Palestinian Fiction Recommendations

These books about queerness, displacement, loss, and violence are must-read, rich novels and short story collections.

19 Books by Native Writers for Kids of All Ages

From picture books to middle grade to YA, these recent books by and about Native people are perfect for kids from two to teens.

12 Indigenous Memoirs for Nonfiction November and Indigenous Peoples’ Month

Each of these Indigenous memoirs is unique, representing the experience of moving through the world as a Native person on stolen land.

10 Books Like KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON

These books like KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON are some of my favorite nonfiction works. Find your next read here.

A Nation Haunted: The Social Significance of Ghost Stories

The ghost story is one of the most vibrant modes in U.S. American literature today. But why are ghost stories still relevant?

How Simon & Schuster’s Sale to KKR Could Affect the Company

Simon & Schuster may not have been merged with Penguin Random House, but that doesn’t mean KKR’s acquisition of it is without cons.

Suspect Arrested in Connection to Several Illinois Library Bomb Threats

23-year-old Jacob Spiro has been arrested in connection with several false bomb threats in Chicagoland, including at 2 public libraries.

What Is Media Literacy and How Can You Increase Your Own?

If you're interested in media literacy, read inside for a look into the state of media literacy in the USA and for tips to improve your own.

Why Latin American Horror Hits Close to Home

I can't deny that Latin American horror books hit very close to home. There is a certain kind of terror in the everyday terrors they depict.

8 Incredible 2023 Releases by Trans Women & Transfeminine Authors

2023 has been a banner year for trans lit. Here eight unforgettable new books by trans women and transfeminine authors you need to read.