“I defend fragments because they define and mirror my own hybrid existence, where fragments of memories and experiences intersect to form a nuanced understanding of self and place.”
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The stories stayed with me long after I finished, and I still seek out certain essays or refer them to loved ones going through a hard time.
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These books capture that magic that drew me to books in the first place, and I revisit them when I need to fall in love with the world again.
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No Place Like Home is an immigration-story spin on the Wizard of Oz.
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“It’s a powerful and uplifting message, and kids adjusting to new homes will find a lot of themselves in Lan’s journey, and perhaps a bit of Lan’s courage in themselves.”
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I’ve always struggled with the idea of growing up, probably because I read too many fantasy adventures as a child and desperately wanted my own. When I inevitably grew older, I began reflecting on what the idea of “grown up” actually means.
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Fiction can convey ideas that reports cannot — but it’s not a replacement for fact and history. Meanwhile, data is one form of storytelling but also not necessary to validate lived experiences and truths. Reading widely across genres is key.
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May is Asian Heritage Month and what better way to celebrate in isolation than by enjoying books, shows, and movies by Asian creators?
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P40 Monthly Picks: June 2018 Newsletter
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From novels to video games, fiction is indispensable to children and adults alike.
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My favourite part of being an English major has been delving into wonderful texts that I never would've picked up on my own.
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Save yourself some money and find a new book buddy.
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From Greek myths to Moby Dick, here are our downtime picks.
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When I turned fifteen, I couldn’t help but wonder, why haven’t I gotten the chance the fight a dragon yet?
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Critical thinking is certainly valuable, but it is not why I love studying the arts.
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Depending on our mood, our stage in life, or our personal tastes, we may read to learn, to escape, to find comfort, or enjoyment, or adventure. Shouldn't it follow that there would be vastly different books to suit all of these needs, for all types of people?
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As long as our guilty pleasures contribute to our happiness and growth, they are worthwhile and worth celebrating, not hiding.
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No one gets a medal for being nice.
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Books to keep you busy over the break.
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Authors, publishers, and festival-goers weigh in on the future of the print industry.
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