Next Letter for Kids: Eric Luper
We’re sending our next Letter for Kids from Eric Luper! Eric describes the time he escaped hungry crocodiles, and all the adventure that ensued. To make sure this letter reaches…
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What to Read When the President Cuts Funding for Everything Good
A list of books written by past NEA grant recipients, as well as books that inspire protest and remind us that we can make a different reality than the one we're in today.
Next Letter in the Mail: Alana Massey
We’re getting ready to send out our next Letter in the Mail from Alana Massey! Alana sends us a list of action items with which we can do what we please, but she’d really love to…
Next Letter for Kids: Sarah Prineas
We’re sending our next Letter for Kids from Sarah Prineas! Sarah writes to us about creating maps, and runes, and her collection of dragons! To make sure this letter reaches your…
What to Read When You Are Surrounded by Spies
Here, in one handy list, are a few of our favorite spy novels. Watch your back!
What to Read When Your Country Is Invaded by Russians
Three books to read while the Russians are knocking on our nation's door.
Next Letter in the Mail: Melissa Febos
We’re getting ready to send out our next Letter in the Mail from Melissa Febos! Melissa writes a beautiful, insightful letter to us about the self-indulgence of guilt, what lovers take from…
Next Letter for Kids: Cynthia Levinson
We’re sending our next Letter for Kids from Cynthia Levinson! Cynthia writes about her wishes and dreams to live somewhere else, and how today she lives in two very different…
What to Read When You Want to Avoid the News
From drugs to celebrities to murder to just plain good writing, here are five books that offer us a brief respite from the onslaught of terrifying news.
That’s What She Said
Have you submitted a piece to “Funny Women” and it wasn’t quite the right fit for the column? Have you always wanted to write for “Funny Women” or Daily Shouts…
Next Letter for Kids: Mike Grosso
We’re sending our next Letter for Kids from children’s author, teacher, and musician Mike Grosso! Mike writes to us about growing up in a musical family and how his thoughts would spin so fast…