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Why We Don’t Talk About Bruno: ENCANTO and Magical Realism

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An Author’s Search History, Or: How To Look Like A Murder Suspect Without Even Trying

When we talk about an author's search history, we mean something…a little bit different from your average, everyday perversity.

Voices From the Inside: A Look Inside Prison Newspapers

Why Teachers Should Assign More Contemporary Books and Fewer Classics

We should assign more contemporary books and fewer classics to our students. Why? Pull up a chair and let's talk.

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Are Novelizations Worth Reading?

Are novelizations worth reading? What are they? Let's dive into it with an example from the Star Wars franchise.

How To Choose Your Favorite Books When Choosing Favorites Feels Unnatural