It Should Be a Movie
Comparing two events portrayed in book and film that show the lives of people and their communities before massacres, and their lessons for today.
Alternatives to the Individual Hero: A Place to Hang the Moon
My previous post on the problem with the individual hero in children's and YA fiction has received a lot of attention. People have asked me for alternatives to this model.…
Why We Don’t Negotiate
As the impeachment trial for inciting the January 6 coup begins, I use my historical research to explain why we have the trial and punish the perpetrators rather than negotiating with them.
On Watching “Chernobyl” Post-Covid
How seeing the miniseries Chernobyl in 2021 rather than when it came out in 2019 has affected my perception of the show (and our own Covid-19 response)
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“We Have No Idea How [Bad] Things Can Get”
A review of the celebrated documentary "Collective," which chronicles official corruption in Romania's health care industry and is a cautionary tale.
When We Lost Our Humanity
Some questions on the anniversary of the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
Rural Lives, Rural Voices
Thoughts on the YA short story collection Rural Voices and depictions of rural life in the U.S. and elsewhere.
A message went up on plywood after Election Day, but the peaceful transfer of power isn't always a given.
Democracy Wins!
Celebrating the election victory of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in New York City.
A Historical Drama and a Master Class
What the TV series A French Village can teach us about character development and the cliffhanger.
Four Years of Bullying
The dynamic of bully, victim, bystanders, and referees, and how it has played out in the U.S. over the past four years.
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