It’s Black History Month: and the spotlight’s on Phillis Wheatley and William Wells Brown
The story of Black History Month begins with Carter G. Woodson in 1915 in Chicago. For our 2024 celebration we're shining a spotlight on Phillis Wheatley (the first African-American to publish a book of poetry) and William Wells Brown (who wrote the first novel by an African-American). Find out more about the origins of Black History Month, these history-making individuals, and their ground-breaking works.
What Actually Happens When Young People Read Disturbing Books.
What actually happens when young people read “disturbing” books? Literary scholars Gay Ivey and Peter Johnston have studied this at length. And it's not the baloney banners spout to scare you. Discover the very real benefits when you read the full essay.
Bamboozled: This Fun & Fancy Word is more important than ever
To be tricked, fooled, or deceived. Like Tom Sawyer's fence-painting friends. But what is this Fun & Fancy Word's connection to book banning? Keep reading to find out.