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Stories about Sex Workers, Written by Sex Workers

Rumpus contributor and BFF Antonia Crane has written an episode for Driven—a web series created by Rumpus founder Stephen Elliott—called “Poppy,” that is centered on authentic representation of sex work. Antonia writes,…

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Television

Hanging Off the TV Cliff

At the New York Times Sunday Review, Rumpus Funny Women Editor Elissa Bassist asks whether television shows have become reliant on cliffhangers as a way to retain viewership season over…

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What to Read When You Need to Understand Corrupt Families

As we wait for the latest Trump crisis-slash-scandal to shake out, here is a list of great books about terrible families.

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Letters Blog

Next Letter in the Mail: Lucy Corin

Our next Letter in the Mail comes from Lucy Corin! Lucy writes to us about her badass childhood friend J and what happened when she went searching for on the Internet and social…

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Letters Blog

Next Letter for Kids: Jim Paillot

We’re sending our next Letter for Kids from illustrator Jim Paillot! Jim tells us all about adventures in books and movies he loves, and his real life adventures, too! To make sure this…

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What to Read When You Want to Make America Great Again

Here is a list of books that help remind us what actually makes America great (hint: it's not tax cuts).

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Other

A Goodbye, and Some Hellos

You may have noticed a few recent changes to The Rumpus masthead. First, the sad news. Brian Hurley, the man behind Rumpus Books since 2013, is stepping down to focus on his…

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What to Read When You Want to Understand Middle America

A list of books about middle America that can, maybe, help us understand some of the stories we tell about ourselves about ourselves.

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Letters Blog

Next Letter in the Mail: Jia Tolentino

Our next Letter in the Mail comes from Jia Tolentino! Jia writes about a letter she received from a stranger in response to a piece she wrote, why she has yet to respond,…

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Letters Blog

Next Letter for Kids: Cecil Castellucci’s Annual Summer Reading List

Our fearless Children’s Correspondence Coordinator, author and editor Cecil Castellucci, sends her annual fearless summer reading list, along with a list of questions for you! Please respond with your answers so Cecil can…

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What to Read When Everyone Is Celebrating Dads

Whether you are celebrating your father or cursing his name this Father's Day, here's a list of very good books about fathers from writers we love.

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Film

Watch After Adderall Free Tonight!

After Adderall is a feature film by Rumpus founder Stephen Elliott reimagining the absurd experience of having one’s book translated into a film. The movie stars Mickaela Tombrock and Bill…

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