Tag: true stories
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Writing Journal: Revealing Too Much
I was reading through some of my essays last week and I had to pause and ask myself if I was saying too much. The essays are based on the way I remember certain events in my life, and some of them deal greatly with other members of my family. One essay in particular deals…
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Kathleen Collins: Notes from a Black Woman’s Diary
We did it guys! After three weeks of continuous rescheduling, we finally had our first book club meeting! [And today is the 1st of July. Where has the time gone? Next thing you know it’ll be Christmas!] But let me tell you…this book wasn’t a hit. I’m always going to be honest with you because…
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Reading Outside of Your Comfort Zone
Happy Monday all! Answer me this: what is your favorite genre to read? I asked myself this question the other day, and I couldn’t really answer it definitively. I really enjoy Science Fiction, but I mostly just like reading multicultural literature regardless of the specific genre. This started in college. All throughout middle school and…
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The Year of Black Books: What I’ve Read So Far
Holla Holla and we’re back! You guys! I’m so excited to be back here with you. I’ve totally missed writing about the books I’m reading, especially since I am actively, and successfully, working through a pretty decent reading list this year! I made it a point at the beginning of the year to make a…
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Jodee Blanco: Please Stop laughing at Me
Yes, it’s been a while, and yes, I’m skipping over 1984 completely. What I read after that was much more important a narrative. Please Stop Laughing at Me is Jodee Blanco’s story of childhood bullying, and is a painfully clear picture of why it is so very important to pay attention to our children. I’m…
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