Who are the Exodusters? Tragically, stories about people like these formerly enslaved homesteaders are being purged from school curriculums. So we’re shining a light on them here.... 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

We observe Women’s History Month to honor the women who refused to stay silent. So what better way to elevate their voices than by reading what others tried to censor? Dive into this sensational list of 10 classic banned books written by female authors... Read More

A ll you educators out there, check out our discussion guides! To make your life easier, we put them in one convenient spot. ... Read More.

This piece from guest essayist Sarah Bland speaks to the necessity of self-care for teachers navigating this era of extreme book banning. Here at... Read More.

W hy is it important to know about these literary devices? Like symbolic language, literary devices are techniques that authors use to take their... Read More.

T he Crucible is a notable example of how literature is like a layer cake. Arthur Miller’s account of why he came to write... Read More.

W hy study literature? Why read fiction? Why spend one’s life teaching it? What’s the point? This piece from guest essayist Abram Van Engen... Read More.

P eople have been telling stories since the dawn of time. But, storytelling has never been just about entertainment. Why are books written, then,... Read More.

T he first thing we notice about a birthday cake is the icing. And who doesn’t love a good butter cream? But there’s more... Read More.

A novel’s symbolic language carries a message beyond simply what happens in the plot. But like luggage, it has to be unpacked. Reading literature... Read More.