Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15.
H ispanic Heritage Month takes place every year from September 15th to October 15th. During that time, we celebrate the cultures, histories, and contributions of those whose ancestors came from Mexico, Spain, the Caribbean, as well as Central and South America. September 15th is a significant date because it’s the anniversary of independence for the Latin American countries Costa... Read More.
2023 Library of Congress National Book Festival!
The 2023 Library of Congress National Book Festival takes place in Washington D.C. at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Saturday, August 12, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. It’s free and open to the public. This year’s theme is Everyone Has a Story, celebrating the storyteller in us all. If you can’t attend in person, never... Read More.
Of Mice and Men: A Regular Greek Tragedy
G reek tragedies were intended to promote public discussion about how their society could avoid the same tragic mistakes the play deals with. What societal plight is Steinbeck warning us about? Maybe Steinbeck’s dog Toby knew Of Mice and Men would become one of the most challenged books when he “made confetti” of the first draft.[1] Probably not.... Read More.
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