Staying Motivated
If you knew that the best grade you could get in a course you really wanted to take was a C, would you still take the course?
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International Literature Shines at the USBBY Conference
I almost didn’t attend the USBBY (United States Board of Books for Young People) conference this year, even though it was held in New York City, five subway stops...
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Harper and the Machine
Reflections on the publication of Harper Lee’s Go Set a Watchman and the controversy surrounding this early draft of a classic novel.
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On Flags and Diverse Books: How We Can Make a Difference
The removal of the Confederate flag from the Capitol grounds in South Carolina and an open letter to Jet Blue underscore the power of activism.
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Letting Go of the Past
The controversy surrounding Harper Lee’s forthcoming novel helps me decide what to let go of in the process of moving.
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Winner, Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Young Adult Literature, 2023!
