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7 Up and Coming Video Essay Creators To Check Out

Karla D. Galvan, The University of Texas at San Antonio

From True Crime to Film History, learn from some of YouTube’s brightest minds.…

November 29, 2023

In sepia colors, a teenage girl and boy stand against the blowing wind in renaissance clothing while dragons fly in the background.

2023 Winter Book Releases You Need To Read

Beatriz Barros Felice, California State University, Northridge

Here are six books to immerse yourself into during winter break.…

November 18, 2023

An illustration featuring a couple that represents a popular book genre, Black romance.

Black Romances You Should Read Right Now

Erica George, Louisiana State University, Shreveport

From historical fiction to tragedies to magic and mysteries, Black romance provides escapism when you need a break.…

July 7, 2023

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Smaller YouTube Channels To Watch in 2023

Andrea Cepeda, University of North Texas

The social media platform now has over 51 million users; here are some creators worth watching!…

February 21, 2023

BookTube is Creating an Unhealthy Environment for Its Creators

BookTube Turns Reading Into an Unhealthy Job for Creators

Jayni Nielsen, Pace University

The community of book lovers has become more focused on consumerism and less about the pure love of literature.…

August 3, 2021

A romance BookTube live chat connects creators and viewers in discussions about their favorite novels and authors.

‘Chatting All Things Romance’ Shows Live Chats Are Still Important to BookTube

Arianna Taylor, University of Rochester

Sparking discussions about authors, tropes and book drama, PeaceLoveBooksxo's livestream connects and provides insight into the book community and those who participate in it.…

June 9, 2021

The Goodreads Choice Awards Needs To Stop Being a Popularity Contest

Arianna Taylor, University of Rochester

In recent years, the platform has seemingly chosen to reward books with a lot of hype instead of judging solely by quality.…

December 31, 2020

Black BookTubers Need More Visibility on YouTube

Arianna Taylor, University of Rochester

What does it mean for Black content creators and the community they serve when they’re not given the same opportunities as their white counterparts?…

December 26, 2020

BookTuber Leena Norms Wants Us To Engage With Existential Questions

Arianna Taylor, University of Rochester

The British YouTuber asks her audience to deal with the philosophical implications of art and dealing with oneself as a person with autonomy.…

November 18, 2020

Illustration by Sezi Kaya in article on BookTube

BookTube Is an Enriching YouTube Community for Book Lovers

Renee Cantor, University of Pittsburgh

With videos ranging from book reviews to bookshelf tours to group reads, this online community is more than just a virtual book club.…

July 22, 2020

4 BookTube Channels That’re Totally Worth Binge-Watching

Dorielys Cruz, University of Texas at San Antonio

Yes, there are YouTube channels made specifically for book fiends.…

April 24, 2019

Why Christine Riccio’s ‘Again, But Better’ Deserves Its (Substantial) Hype

Dorielys Cruz, University of Texas at San Antonio

YouTubers can write books, too.…

March 13, 2019

BookTube, the Modern Face of Oral Tradition

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Via YouTube, a passionate community of bookworms has reinvented the art of storytelling.…

August 13, 2018

The YouTube Book Club: How Booktubers Are Making Reading Cool Again

Kristian Porter, Northern Kentucky University

To reignite my love for reading, I turned to the most popular, knowledgeable Booktubers, and you should too!…

December 1, 2016

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