So why do you read? In the world of novel readers, many people will tell you they read to expand their view of the world, to escape, or to connect. While I read for all reasons, there is something really special about reading and seeing myself represented, and I’m sure others will agree. There is … Continue reading Let’s talk John Green: A Look at Writing, Perspective, and Representation
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The Diversity Crisis in Modern Literature
A few months ago, I was out Christmas shopping for last minute gifts. I’d gone to my local superstore – which rhymes with ‘Hall-Cart’ – to find something for cheap, when I found myself passing by their book section. I was planning on going to a bookstore later that day to buy a book for … Continue reading The Diversity Crisis in Modern Literature
Oakland Arts Review 