Last week, a shortened version of Langston Hughes’ beautiful poem was featured in an ad to promote Bel Air, a…
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A Not-So-Great Gatsby
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, convicted yesterday of four fraud counts in federal court, is a modern Jay Gatsby. Stay with…
I Just Met Susan Glaspell
Haven’t heard of her? You’re not alone. Last week, I came across Susan Glaspell’s short story, “A Jury of Her…
Sci Fi To Make Us Better People
Please allow me introduce you to Andy Weir’s tasty morsel of a short story called, “The Egg.” The story, part…
Free Podcast Lesson: War Hero Robert Smalls
On May 13, 1862, Robert Smalls impersonated a Confederate captain, stole a gunboat, and sailed his family away from enslavement.…
Real Housewives of Ye Olde Time Poetry
Marriage is a blessing, proclaims Anne Bradstreet. Marriage is a curse, warns Lady Mary Chudleigh. Ladies, take your corners because…
What the Cool Kids are Reading
Looking for your next summer read? The awesome folks at YALSA, the Young Adult Library Services Association, have pulled together…
You Don’t Always Have to be the Expert
A few years back, I noticed something weird – kids sometimes, maybe even often, learned more when I did less. One…
“Homewrecker” – Would You or Wouldn’t You?
I need your help with a judgment call. This month, one of my favorite podcasts, Criminal, detailed the compelling case…
Poe or Emo?
Friend of the blog (and real-life homie) Annette just shared a link to this surprisingly challenging quiz from the folks…