The “We Are Here to Stay” Launch and Panel
The shocking victory of a white nationalist President and his political party in November 2016 led me to wonder about the fate of the many diverse books making their way…
The shocking victory of a white nationalist President and his political party in November 2016 led me to wonder about the fate of the many diverse books making their way…
Although I didn't achieve my 2018 New Year's Resolution I achieved a lot of things related to it, making the year a mixed bag.
Reviewing an indie-published bilingual (English-Arabic) picture book and exploring different ways of portraying child protagonists.
Announcing my new position as co-chair of the PEN Translation Committee.
An interview with Alison Littman, author of Radio Underground, set in Hungary in the aftermath of the failed 1956 uprising.
Discussion of New Adult literature and a fresh new book from an upstart small press set in the aftermath of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956.
Review and discussion of a World War II historical novel that shows the high quality of writing and unique subject matter available in self-published books.
A discussion of three books featuring autistic protagonists and families and communities that offer support and can serve as models.
Last week I wrote about overtourism from the perspective of a travel writer and tourist, and my piece generated discussion both on the blog and on Facebook. But I live…
A discussion of the problem of overtourism and some thoughts on solutions that don't involve staying home and never going anywhere.