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

This week’s Fun and Fancy Word is… Spondulicks! I’d bet a whole heap of the stuff that you’ve never heard this one before! Can you guess what it means?... Read More

Today is Right to Read Day! Why is that important? Because our freedom to read continues to be attacked. And the assaults on our First Amendment rights aren't just book bans anymore. Get your toolkit for resistance here. ... 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

It’ll be a real feather in your cap if you can figure this one out. After all, with so many languages out there, the vocab starts to blend together a bit. Can you guess what it means?... Read More

The Road Not Taken is commonly cited as an ode to free will. But Robert Frost himself wasn’t so certain. So when two roads diverged in that yellow wood… did taking the one less traveled really make all the difference? ... Read More