This year, the theme for Banned Books Week is, “Think for yourself – and let others do the same.” In honor of BBW and in celebration of thinking for myself (something I’ve gotten pretty good at over the years), I’m taking a trip down memory lane and reminding myself why I love some of the [...]
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Women’s History Month – The Authors
In part two of my Women’s History Month, I’m exploring notable female authors, women who both made a contribution to the overall history of literature and made an impression on me throughout the years. In many ways, female authors are relegated to second-class status. At various points in history, writing wasn’t considered an appropriate pastime [...]
Are You There, God? It’s Me, Meredith
There comes a time in every young girl’s life when she realizes that while Mom may not, in fact, know everything, Judy Blume almost certainly does. I’m a firm believer that YA fiction, especially YA fiction for girls, fills an important and vital role in the angst-y and melodramatic lives of adolescents. And I’m not [...]
