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Literanista March 23, 2012

The New Science of the Birth and Death of Words

For the boys (and girls): 25 Baseball Books

Another Jay-Z parody….

Listen to the first Latina Newberry Medal winner, Margarita Engle, talk about her new book, The Wild Book, here.

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On Growing up in East Harlem: Italian (Barese) and Puerto Rican Heritage

I was thrilled to chat with podcaster, and fellow author and family historian Bob Sorrentino earlier this month. During our …

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Film, Food, Parenting, Technology, Uncategorized • April 8, 2024 • 2 min read

The food we eat, how we eat and prepare it is so intricately tied to our culture, our heritage and …

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Art, Culture, Digital Mastery, Disability, Film, Women Studies • April 5, 2024 • 1 min read

This lyrical animation inspired by her unforgettable artwork, drawn from her diary, revealing letters, essays, and print interviews for the …

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Books, Diaspora • April 4, 2024 • 3 min read

Edwidge Danticat is one of Haiti’s most celebrated authors. Her notable works include “Breath, Eyes, Memory,” “Krik? Krak!,” and “The …

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Books, Disability • March 17, 2024 • 4 min read

Living with chronic pain can be challenging, but there are resources available to help navigate this journey. Whether you’re looking …

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Art, Culture, Disability, Women Studies • October 2, 2023 • 2 min read

PBS is once again featuring Frida Kahlo in a new three part documentary series, airing now that seeks to to …

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