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Yvie Oddly Bares All in Debut Memoir ‘All About Yvie’: From 'Drag Race' Fame to Personal Trials
Yvie Oddly has unveiled their debut memoir, "All About Yvie: Into the Oddity," offering an unfiltered glimpse into their life beyond the glitz of fame after winning "RuPaul's Drag Race" season 11. From their upbringing in Boulder, Colorado, to navigating the highs and lows of celebrity life, Oddly candidly shares pivotal moments that have shaped their identity.
Chapin High School Teacher Defies Controversial Book Ban, Reintroduces Race-Related Book in Classroom
Mary Wood, an AP language arts teacher at Chapin High School, faced controversy in 2023 for introducing Ta-Nehisi Coates' memoir, "Between the World and Me," to her class despite a statewide ban on certain race-related topics. Wood's decision to teach the book again stirred national attention, highlighting racial tensions in education.
5 LGBTQ+ Reads This Pride Month Recommended by Queer Author Casey McQuiston
This Pride Month, indulge in books recommended by Casey McQuiston, author of bestselling queer romcom novels, such as “One Last Stop” and “Red, White & Royal Blue.”
Memoir Writing: How Do Writers Navigate the Line Between Fact and Fiction?
Discover how writers balance truth and imagination in memoirs and autofiction. Explore the complexities of storytelling now!
‘All the Worst Humans’ by Phil Elwood Book Review: A Startling Information About Tyrants and Dictators
Discover startling revelations about tyrants and dictators in Phil Elwood's book "All the Worst Humans." Read our in-depth review now!
Fans Petition Against Controversial Character Change in Netflix's 'Bridgerton' Adaptation
Fans of "Bridgerton" are rallying behind a petition urging Netflix to reverse a significant storyline change introduced in the series' third season. The alteration involves the introduction of Michaela Stirling, a new character set to play a central role in a queer love story with Francesca Bridgerton. In Julia Quinn's original books, this character was named Michael, a man involved in a heterosexual relationship with Francesca following the death of John Stirling, the Earl of Kilmartin.
Ryan Reynolds Hails 'Logan' as the “Greatest Comic-Book Adaptation Ever Made”
Ryan Reynolds praised "Logan" as the potentially greatest comic-book adaptation ever made. In an interview, he discussed how "Logan" and "Deadpool" brought a unique and distinctive approach to the superhero genre amidst a landscape of blockbuster films.
Great Barrington Teacher Suing Over Book Search Incident Resigns, Citing School Safety Concerns
Arantzazu Zuzene Galdos-Shapiro, an eighth-grade English teacher at W.E.B. Du Bois Regional Middle School in Great Barrington, has resigned, citing unsafe work conditions and rights violations. Her resignation follows an incident in December 2023 where police interrogated her in her classroom over the book "Gender Queer: A Memoir." Galdos-Shapiro filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the school district, town officials, and police, alleging unlawful targeting and disclosure of personal information.
6 Essential Productivity Guidebooks Preferred by Time-Management Experts
Unlock expert insights! Explore six top productivity guides favored by time-management experts in this essential read.
‘The Outsiders’ by S.E. Hinton Book Review: A Timeless YA Classic Exploring Youth, Identity, and Friendship
Discover why S.E. Hinton's "The Outsiders" remains a timeless classic. Read our review and explore its impact on readers and pop culture!
Maureen Callahan's New Book ‘Ask Not’ Claims Aristotle Onassis Was Bisexual and Abused Jackie Kennedy
A recently published book by Maureen Callahan, "Ask Not: The Kennedys and the Women They Destroyed," makes controversial claims about Greek tycoon Aristotle Onassis. The book asserts that Onassis was bisexual and demeaned his wife, Jackie Kennedy Onassis, treating her like a "prostitute."
Four Books to Read This Summer for the College-Bound
Delve into four books to read this summer to assist students starting college in the fall. We also included advice from the authors to offer guidance to incoming freshmen in the autumn as they make their way onto college campuses.
St. Martin's Publishing Group to Launch New Imprint 'Saturday Books' for New Adult Fiction
St. Martin's Publishing Group is set to launch "Saturday Books," a new imprint focusing on new adult fiction, debuting in the upcoming fall season. Supervised by Sara Goodman and Eileen Rothschild, who oversee Wednesday Books, Saturday Books aims to publish 10-12 titles annually catering to readers aged 18 to 30.
Jana Riess Pauses Column Writing to Focus on Writing Sequel to ‘The Next Mormons’
Jana Riess has temporarily paused her column writing for Religion News Service to focus on crafting a sequel to her 2019 book, "The Next Mormons." This decision follows an outpouring of concern from readers regarding her irregular posting schedule, which she clarified in her recent column.
The Decline by 9: Why Kids Are Reading Less for Pleasure
Discover why kids aged 8-12 are reading less for pleasure. Learn more about this concerning trend and its impacts. Read the full article now!
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