Having survived a harrowing journey through silence, she reclaimed her voice and became one of the most prolific women in history. Her poem, Still I Rise, encapsulates the courage and resilience that defines her work.... Read More

April is National Poetry Month! A fundamental part of language, poetry predates writing itself. Every culture has its own take on the art, so what better way to celebrate humanity than by studying poetry? There are many ways to do so. Here’s our list:... Read More

This week's Fun & Fancy word is Hangdog. What does it have to do with your mom's cookie jar? Find out here.... Read More

In 1921, Edith Wharton became the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for fiction. But that's not all there is to her story.... Read More

Edith Wharton’s novel, The Age of Innocence, is the first Pulitzer Prize winner written by a woman. But that isn’t the only reason it matters. It’s a story about how we react to change… and who we hurt when we resist it. Take a closer look.... Read More

We observe Women’s History Month to honor the women who refused to stay silent. So what better way to elevate their voices than by reading what others tried to censor? Dive into this sensational list of 10 classic banned books written by female authors... Read More

This week’s Fun and Fancy Word is… Yammer! It’s less confusing than a gibber, but once it goes on long enough, you’ll still regret raising the subject anyway. ... Read More

Lois Lowry's classic novel, The Giver, depicts a world without Humanities. It warns us about the dangers of forgetting our past and our capacity for art, of existing in a world of sameness.... Read More