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Ursula Nordstrom and the Queer Revolution of the 20th Century Children’s Book

Who was Ursula Nordstrom? Get to know the boundary-breaking editor of classic children's books who helped establish queer lit for kids.

How Much Does Annotating Help You Remember What You Read?

Studying and note taking aren't typically things you would want to do in your free time. However, annotation is an incredible tool.

How Are South Asian Works of Translation Amplifying the Voices of the Marginalized?

With great precision, South Asian literature in translation is amplifying the voices of the oppressed often silenced in academic textbooks.

The Most Successful Book Thief in American History

Why would someone steal tens of millions of dollars worth of books just to keep in their dilapidated house?

High School English Class According to Teen Movies

How do you remember your high school English class? Here is my understanding of it, courtesy of various teen movies.

Books On Loss And Longing: How Literature Helped Me Cope With Platonic And Romantic Breakups

Being sad about breakups, romantic or otherwise, is inevitable, but literature offers ways to cope with both.

On Slowing Down With Graphic Novels And Stories: Rereading The Favorites I Devoured

It's easy to rush through graphic novels, but what happens when you stop to look closer at the illustrations?

Who Owns Your Story? The Ethics and Legality of Memoir

All of our life stories overlap, so what are the legal and ethical implications of writing about the people in your life in a memoir?

Why Is Publishing Plagiarism Still Possible?

In a world where YouTube videos can be taken down for a few seconds of copyright infringement, why does publishing plagiarism still occur?

How Contemporary Literary Fiction is Reclaiming the Insanity Arc and Humanizing Women

How contemporary works of literary fiction are reclaiming the insanity arc so often used in portrayals of women.

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