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The Pressure Surrounding Female Writers and Romance

Palmer Strubhar, Emory University

Authors Defy Social and Historical Pressure as they Navigate a New-Age Romance Plot or Avoid It Entirely…

January 9, 2024

In an article about the Once Upon A Book reading challenge, a stack of books are arranged on a yellow dresser.

The 2023 Once Upon a Book Club Reading Challenge

Brynn Crisenbery, Northern Arizona University

There are so many reading options out there. Luckily, there’s an easy fix to this—reading challenges.…

September 11, 2023

NaNoWriMo Is An Exciting Writing Challenge

Kane Howard, York College

November has long been celebrated as National Novel Writing Month, a time when aspiring authors try to write 50,000 words of a novel.…

November 17, 2022

in article about lgbtq+ young adult novels, a melting pot of young adults from all nationalities and sexes waiting a board a train.

Young Adult Novels Provide the Perfect Channel for LGBTQ+ Voices

Rebecca Trevathan, University of Texas at Austin

The genre is once again setting precedents for others to follow.…

February 24, 2022

In an article about documentary Roadrunner, Anthony Bourdain stares into a wine glass against a dark background.

‘Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain’ Contrasts Romance and Reality

Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming

While the documentary possesses some glaring flaws, both ethically and thematically, it is nonetheless a worthwhile and authentic exploration of the troubled idealist's life and death.…

August 9, 2021

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OwnVoices Reviewers on Goodreads Call For Authenticity in Minority Representation

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

People who share protagonists' identities shouldn't only author books. Their feedback can vastly improve how books represent marginalized groups.…

August 5, 2020

‘All About Love’ by bell hooks Proves That Love Is a Timeless Weapon

McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University

It is more important than ever to remember the teachings of renowned Black feminist scholar as we consider empathy in our own communities.…

July 8, 2020

Why Can’t Authors Leave Their Successful Series Alone?

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

All good things must come to an end. By constantly amending their works, authors like J.K. Rowling risk ruining their books — and stunting the growth of young fan fiction writers.…

June 16, 2020

Why Hiring Sensitivity Readers Isn’t Supporting Censorship

Marissa Cortes, Stony Brook University

Contrary to recent claims, sensitivity readers in the publishing industry aren’t here to kill creativity — I promise.…

January 21, 2018

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