Each Friday, we share a handful of links we found interesting, provocative, funny — or just plain cool. We call it In Our Feeds. Have a good weekend!
In this interesting op-ed from the New York Times explores our perception of audiobooks. “We tend to regard reading with our eyes as more serious, more highbrow, than hearing a book read out loud,” but the author reminds us that much of great literature, like The Odyssey and The Iliad, were sung in verse.
Libraries are amazing. We all know that. But if you need a little reminding, take a look at this piece from Salon about Why Libraries Deserve to Be Hip!
There are millions of reasons to read, but here’s a new one: to reduce anxiety! Can’t decide what to read next? Don’t fret! Check out this fun list of books to read based on your childhood favorites. Another book on our reading list is Threatened, and here’s an interesting Q&A with author Elliot Schrefer.
We love to read YA, but if you’re interested in writing YA, take a look at these writing tips from author Seth Fishman.
It’s always fun to watch The Oscars to see who wins the awards and to check out the Red Carpet looks. Well, this 4-year-old fashion designer makes her own versions…from construction paper and whatever she finds in the house! I think we may have an Art and Writing winner in the making!
