10 Essential Works in American Indian History

Yale University historian Ned Blackhawk, author of 'The Rediscovery of America,' selects 10 must-read works of Native American history. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-01-18 05:00:00 UTC ]

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Sceptre pre-empts Burton's 'history of self-creation'

Sceptre has pre-empted Self-Made by journalist and novelist Tara Isabella Burton, a history of "self-making" from the Renaissance to the present day, promising "a brilliant contribution to the history of ideas from a blazing talent". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-02-11 15:03:33 UTC ]
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On the Connection Between Chinese Folktales and American Comic Book Heroes

I first heard about the monkey king from my mom. When I was a kid, my mother used to tell me Chinese folktales before bedtime. My mother is an immigrant. She was born in mainland China and eventually made her way to the United States for graduate school. She told me those stories so that […] Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2021-02-11 09:48:32 UTC ]
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15 Nonfiction Black History Books to Read This Month

A list of nonfiction Black history books you can read this month to learn more about the history of racism and being Black in the U.S., including Men We Reaped: A Memoir by Jesmyn Ward. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2021-02-09 11:31:00 UTC ]
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Spotlight on: Dare to Make History: Equity on the Ice

Two athletes tell their inspiring story of standing up for gender equity. (Sponsored.) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-02-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Read the American short stories George Saunders thinks will stand the test of time.

There’s so much contemporary fiction released every day, it’s hard to keep track—and it’s hard to know which works will still be remembered in a year and which will slip into obscurity. Luckily, we have George Saunders to guide us. In an interview with Los Angeles Review of Books, Saunders was... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2021-02-05 16:37:34 UTC ]
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400 years of the African American experience, told by a ‘choir’ of Black voices

Ibram X. Kendi and Keisha N. Blain gather activists and scholars to write a group history. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-02-05 13:00:00 UTC ]
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Macmillan Learning Announces Winners of First Annual “Black History, Black Stories” Contest

The contest was created by Macmillan Learning "to elevate Black voices in education and in recognition of the fight for social justice inspired by the #BlackLivesMatter movement." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-02-05 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Snapchat Rolls Out Black Excellence Bitmoji, Creative Tools, Lenses for Black History Month

Snapchat is marking Black History Month with a host of in-application features and tools honoring the theme of Black excellence. Snapchatters will have access to Bitmoji, creative tools and lenses highlighting the creativity of Black artists and lens creators on the platform. Black History Month... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2021-02-03 22:50:53 UTC ]
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US magazine Poetry faces outcry for publishing work by sex offender

New issue, dedicated to work by current and former prisoners, provokes uproar after it emerges one poet has served time for child pornography offencesThe US’s prestigious Poetry magazine has doubled down on its decision to publish a poem by a convicted sex offender as part of a special edition... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2021-02-03 16:08:52 UTC ]
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Eman Quotah’s engrossing debut, ‘Bride of the Sea,’ offers Americans a nuanced view of the Saudi Kingdom

“Bride of the Sea” places a cast of compelling characters in a sweeping plot that spans continents and decades. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-02-02 13:00:00 UTC ]
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10 books to read in February

A Pulitzer Prize winner and a National Book Award finalist have new books headed our way. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-02-02 13:00:00 UTC ]
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10 Tidbits About Libraries for Visually Impaired and Print Disabled People

Get to know the work and services of libraries for the visually impaired and print disabled people around the world. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2021-01-29 11:32:00 UTC ]
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EA founded a new studio to work on the long-awaited 'Skate 4'

EA has formed a new studio to develop the next Skate game. On Wednesday, the publisher announced the existence of Full Circle, which, like previous Skate developer Black Box, will be based out of Vancouver, Canada. EA has tapped Daniel McCulloch, who... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2021-01-27 17:56:08 UTC ]
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A New Way to Trace the History of Sci-Fi’s Made-Up Words

The Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction turns a century of neologisms (and neosemes!) into a redefintion of the genre. Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2021-01-27 12:00:00 UTC ]
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10 Most Dynamic Detective Duos in Crime Fiction

Joanna Schaffhausen, author of the new mystery novel 'Every Waking Hour,' picks her ten favorite crime-solving duos. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-01-27 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The magic question: can a Harry Potter TV show work?

News of a Harry Potter show in early development at HBO Max begs the question: what can justify another extension to an already stretched universe?When I saw the news, reported by the Hollywood Reporter, that HBO Max was in talks to develop live-action Harry Potter television series, all details... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2021-01-25 21:19:03 UTC ]
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Writing a Saudi American Novel When No One Has Done It Before

Before I spotted Princess: A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia on the shelves of a Borders bookstore near my Pennsylvania college, I had never seen a book about a Saudi woman before. Princess, according to its book jacket, which featured a fully veiled woman in high heels, was... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2021-01-25 09:48:19 UTC ]
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Working to end slavery, Lincoln found power — and limits — in the Constitution

His aggressive moves were paired with deference to states’ rights, James Oakes writes. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-01-22 13:00:00 UTC ]
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10 MangaTubers You Should Be Watching

For manga enthusiasts looking to dive into the Mangatube subgenre of Booktube, where should they start? Check out these creators! Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2021-01-21 11:35:00 UTC ]
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Pearson sales drop 10% in 'challenging' 2020

Pearson has reported group sales fell 10% in 2020 in its January trading update, reflecting the continuing impact of Covid.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-01-19 21:27:03 UTC ]
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