representation in literature

‘Jonny Appleseed’ Offers a Poignant Portrayal of Its Indigenous Two-Spirit Protagonist

Alexa Katherine Will, University of Pittsburgh

The latest book from Joshua Whitehead is a deeply moving novel about what home means to a queer Native American kid who is struggling with his identity.…

November 2, 2020

Illustration of a house behind bushes and a tree, by Sezi Kaya in article about memoir "In the Dream House"

‘In the Dream House’ Is an Important Memoir About LGBTQ+ Abuse

Renee Cantor, University of Pittsburgh

In her memoir, Carmen Maria Machado documents her experiences in an abusive queer relationship, telling a story that often goes untold.…

July 29, 2020

Haitian Politics, History and Culture Become Characters in Roxane Gay’s ‘Ayiti’

Dorielys Cruz, University of Texas at San Antonio

The re-designed collection is a masterclass in depicting the nuance of a culture.…

February 28, 2019

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representation in literature

‘Jonny Appleseed’ Offers a Poignant Portrayal of Its Indigenous Two-Spirit Protagonist

‘In the Dream House’ Is an Important Memoir About LGBTQ+ Abuse

Haitian Politics, History and Culture Become Characters in Roxane Gay’s ‘Ayiti’