Authors

March 7, 2025

The Banned Books of Judy Blume

Judy Blume has long been celebrated for her candid and honest exploration of topics such as puberty, sexuality, and personal identity. Blume has been a recurring figure in the debate on censorship, both as an advocate against book banning and as the author of several frequently challenged books. Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Continue reading

Censorship, Challenged Books, Family Dynamics, Fiction, Friendship, Identity, Personal Growth, USA, Young Adult

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February 17, 2025

Toni Morrison: Beloved Voice

Toni Morrison’s words changed the landscape of American literature. From Beloved to Song of Solomon, she gave voice to the complexities of Black life with unmatched depth and poetic grace. Dive into her legacy, her activism, and the stories that continue to shape generations. Continue reading

Family Dynamics, Feminism, Friendship, Historical, Identity, Literary Fiction, Magical Realism, Power Dynamics, Social Critique, Social/Political Issues, USA

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January 20, 2025

Echoes of Dystopia: 21 Novels That Feel Alarmingly Relevant in 2025

Fictional worlds offer us a mirror to examine the values, decisions, and forces shaping our reality. As we navigate uncertain times, these stories remind us of what’s at stake and what’s possible when we choose to confront challenges with courage, empathy, and vision. “Better never means better for everyone…It always means worse for some.” The Continue reading

Censorship, Colonialism, Family Dynamics, Feminism, Identity, Power Dynamics, Social/Political Issues, USA

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January 1, 2025

Yoshiko Uchida: American Exile

Yoshiko Uchida was a Japanese American author whose works address identity, resilience, and social justice, influenced by her internment experience. Continue reading

Children’s, Fiction, Historical, Identity, Japan, Non-Fiction, Social Critique, Social/Political Issues, USA, Young Adult

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November 4, 2024

George Sand: The Radical Romantic

George Sand, a pioneering 19th-century writer, challenged societal norms through her novels, advocating for women’s rights and personal freedom while exploring themes of love and identity. Continue reading

Authors, Colonialism, Family Dynamics, Feminism, Fiction, France, Historical, Identity, Pastoral, Romance, Romantic, Social Critique, Social/Political Issues

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September 14, 2024

bell hooks: The Dissident Intellectual

bell hooks, a prolific author and social critic, challenged societal norms through her work. Addressing race, gender, and class, her commitment to love, education, and critical thinking continues to inspire. Continue reading

Censorship, Family Dynamics, Feminism, Identity, Non-Fiction, Personal Growth, Social/Political Issues, USA

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July 13, 2024

Diana Wynne Jones: The Legendary Icon of Fantasy

Diana Wynne Jones, a revered fantasy author, overcame a turbulent childhood to pioneer realistic storytelling that inspired many. Continue reading

Authors, England, Family Dynamics, Fantasy, Fiction, Friendship, Identity, Personal Growth, Power Dynamics, Young Adult

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May 5, 2024

Jamaica Kincaid: The Gardener from Antigua

Jamaica Kincaid, influenced by colonial education, uses her experiences to inspire works exploring cultural displacement and gardening’s redemptive power. Continue reading

Antigua, Colonialism, Contemporary, Feminism, Fiction, Gardening, Genres, Non-Fiction, Social/Political Issues

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April 10, 2024

Jung Chang: The Wild Swan

Jung Chang overcame Maoist oppression in China, excelling as a writer and historian in England, reshaping views of Chinese history. Continue reading

Authors, Censorship, China, Family Dynamics, Historical, Non-Fiction, Social/Political Issues

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October 25, 2023

Halloween Reads pt 3: Shirley Jackson’s ‘The Haunting of Hill House’

“The Haunting of Hill House” by Shirley Jackson explores themes of isolation, fear, ambiguity, family, and the past with chilling mastery. Continue reading

Authors, Family Dynamics, Gothic, Halloween, Horror, Supernatural

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