Waiting for the Deus ex Machina
As we hope for a last-minute miracle in real life, some thoughts on the deus ex machina, why writers use it, why we should avoid it, and how we can.
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A Basket of Books to Address Our History
Five recent young adult books that shed light on our history of intolerance and the struggle for human rights and dignity.
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Photos of the First Modern Olympics
Reflections on the opening of a photography exhibit of the 1896 Olympics in Athens, historical research, and the Greek community of New York City.
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“Should I Stay or Should I Go?”
Discussing Gringolandia’s portrayal of resistance and exile at a panel on historical fiction at the NCTE16 conference, and post-election choices we face today.
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The 2016 Brooklyn Book Festival: Historical Fiction for Kids and the Value of Small Presses
A summary of the PEN “Won’t Know Much About History” panel on children’s historical fiction at the Brooklyn Book Festival and meeting small press YA publishers.
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