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Tag: Reading

The Importance Of Black Literature

Karma Bailey (’25) reflects on the impacts of black writers, both current and past. “Black writers have played a crucial role in shaping literature as we see it today. From the world of letters with their unique voices to different perspectives and narratives.”

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Banned Books: What They Are, Why They’re an Issue, and How You Can Help

Hadley Zann (’24) describes the current issue with book bans and explains how you can support authors of commonly banned books. “Without those books making an impact on shelves, you can give the authors a voice by reading their books and learning about their communities.”

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Babel, Booktok, and Representation

Agni Gupta (’24) discusses the implications of Booktok’s white bias. “The only books being recommended are by white authors, leaving no room for authors of color to exist alongside them.”

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The War of Paper and Digital

Michelle McGuinty (’24) outlines the pros and cons of digital versus print books. She asks, “Which is better,” inviting readers to draw their own conclusions.

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Shakespeare Is So Last Season

Bella Simonte (’23) advocates for an updated approach to literature study in English classes. “Inaccessible language and misogynistic views are so last season. Teaching kids how to be contributing members of society is the new hot trend.”

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