In this installment of our Power of Books Author Series, we talk with Edward Underhill about the importance of LGBTQIA representation, and joy as a form of resistance.... Read More

What actually happens when young people read disturbing books? It isn't the poppycock book banners have been trying to feed you. Learn more here.... Read More

How does reading enhance your mental and physical well-being? Discover five powerful mental health benefits of reading here. ... Read More

Today is Independent Bookstore Day! In a time where “third spaces” are few and far between, bookstores help us connect with others who love to read. They’re also critical in providing uncensored access to stories. So let’s celebrate them! Here’s how ... Read More

Poetry is arguably the most subtle and evocative part of language. However, the same elements that lend it power sometimes make interpreting it seem overwhelming. But with the right tools, we can find a path to deeper meanings.... Read More

Walt Whitman was instrumental in shaping the American literary voice. His poetry—especially the collection Leaves of Grass—celebrates democracy and strength through diversity. But it also warns us to be vigilant of autocracy’s dangerous allure.... Read More

April is Sexual Assault Awareness month. So, we’re shining a light on this important topic with a piece by guest essayist David Winn on Laurie Halse Anderson’s books "Speak" and "Shout."... Read More

Poetry’s been with us since the birth of language, but it can be difficult to understand if you’re reading it by yourself. Thankfully, with podcasts like Poetry for All, it’s easy to jump into the conversation.... Read More

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

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

F rederick Douglass. A towering figure in American history. His name is inextricably linked with the abolition of slavery. He was also one of... Read More.

A ll too often, people thumb their noses at English majors, trivializing the subject as the pointless study of irrelevant stories. But, All American... Read More.