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The Big Five Aren’t Enough: Supporting Small Presses Supports Communities

Small presses know their communities and invest in the literature they specialize in, making a way for a wider range of books to be published.

Why Winter is the Best Season for Reading

Is there a best season for reading? One book lover makes the case for winter as the perfect time to cozy up with books.

Who Was Richard Scarry?

The work of Richard Scarry has been beloved by generations of young readers. This essay looks at his life, prolific work, and lasting legacy.

Underpaid and Overworked: A Look at Salaries and Benefits in Publishing

On paper, the publishing industry seems glamorous. But this façade belies the deep problems that persist, and one of them is the low pay.

An Introduction to the Nobel Prize in Literature

Sure, you know about this award, but what is the Nobel Prize in Literature really? When did it start? Who are its most famous winners?

How Reading Fairytales Influenced My Queerness

"Deeper meaning resides in the fairytales told to me in my childhood than in any truth that is taught in life."

The Enduring Ableism of LADY CHATTERLEY’S LOVER

Lady Chatterley's Lover is remembered as a feminist classic, but it perpetuates the ableist idea that disabled people are better off dead.

Did Maurice Sendak Hate Children? And Other Pointless Questions

Hans Christian Andersen, Maurice Sendak, Arnold Lobel, and other famous children's authors were rumored to not like kids. But is it true?

When Reading Went Silent

The quiet way we view reading today hasn't always been how we enjoyed it. Here is a brief history of when, and why, reading went silent.

Beyond Book Trends: What the Book World Really Needs

Book "trends" are not what the world needs; we present here an extremely comprehensive overview of what the book world could really use.

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