When pigs fly is a figure of speech that insinuates complete impossibility. Then there's John Steinbeck's Pigasus. What's that? Find out here.... Read More
This week’s Fun and Fancy Word is… Gardyloo! Thankfully, it hasn’t seen much use since plumbing became commonplace. Can you guess what it means? See if you’re right. ... Read More
Octavia Butler’s Parable of the Sower is an eerily prescient story about an America ravaged by climate change, ruled by private powers, and divided along lines of race, class, and community. But is Butler’s message truly so grim? ... Read More
Who are the Exodusters? Tragically, stories about people like these formerly enslaved homesteaders are being purged from school curriculums. So we’re shining a light on them here.... Read More
Imagine living in a world where you never see yourself represented in books or media. And, when you finally do, it’s as negative, immoral, or downright evil. How would that effect you?... Read More
This word appears in all sorts of old literature, so for anyone familiar with Greek mythology, this one should be a breeze. Can you guess what it means?... Read More
W ho’s Magnus Hirschfeld? And, what does he have to do with book banning? He was a German physician and sexologist, best known for... Read More.
The Stonewall Book Awards are sponsored by the Rainbow Round Table of the American Library Association. Reading any or all of these books is a great way to celebrate Pride Month.... Read More
If you're being finifugal, you'll postpone hearing the end of a story, for example. Or put off ending a bad relationship. What does it mean? Find out here.... Read More
Of the 4,235 unique titles targeted, which were the most challenged books of 2025? And why do these books matter? Read more...... Read More
Much of LGBTQIA+ identify involves the tension between “coming out” and staying “in the closet.” To kick off pride month, we’re looking at both idioms, their histories, and what it means to live on either side of the closet door.... Read More
The octothorpe has a lot of uses. But most people don't know it's actually called. What popular symbol is this word is the name for?... Read More
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