For the love of books
It’s been three months of quarantine. I’ve made each type of dinner possible at least five times. … My creativity is running thin, but my appetite for a change in food is growing. It’s about time for a radical change.
76 years ago, the Allied Forces stormed Normandy beaches and began the end of World War II. Since then, writers have been busy crafting works of historical fiction that depict the war, from all different perspectives.
There are many ways to show your support for the Black Lives Matter movement right now, including getting educated, donating, and supporting black businesses and creators. Below is a list of eight incredibly powerful essays by black writers to read during this time and to share with people around you. 1. “Scenes from a Life in NegroLand” by Margo Jefferson “We’re considered upper-class Negroes and upper-middle-class Americans, Mother says. But of course, most people would like to consider us Just More Negroes.” Jefferson writes about growing up black in a middle-class white area, and the racism she faced from the people surrounding her. She has taught at New York University …
YA and middle-grade literature collides! Here’s what happened when Judy Blume (virtually) met Jenny Han.
