Even Biographies Get Banned!
B iography is one of the oldest forms of literary expression. This literary genre features an account of a person’s life by someone other than the subject of the work.[1] When the biography of a person’s life is narrated by that person, it’s called an autobiography. And, believe it or not, both forms of this literary genre have been... Read More.
It’s Independent Bookseller Day!
T here are 2,185 independent bookselling companies running 2,599 stores in the U.S. at last count. And, happily, that’s nearly 100 more bookstores than the previous year.[1] As Amanda Gorman – the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history – reminds us, “Independent bookstores are vital hubs of creativity and community.” [2] Not to mention the fact that independent booksellers... Read More.
Power of Books Author Series: Edward Underhill
I n this edition, we chat with Edward Underhill, author of Always The Almost and This Day Changes Everything. We talk about the importance of LGBTQIA representation in books and media, and joy as a form of resistance. Our freedom to read has been under assault for what seems like an eternity. And, the books being banned are consistently... Read More.
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