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Reading for the Love of Reading: A Celebration of Short Story Lovers
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Reading for the Love of Reading: A Celebration of Short Story Lovers

Our society often values productivity over leisure and being a fan more than experiencing things. Literature allows us to escape into new worlds and explore the depths of human experience. And while there are certainly many readers who have specific genres or authors they love; we want to celebrate those who approach reading simply for...

Reading to Your Young Children: How it Pays Off in College
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Reading to Your Young Children: How it Pays Off in College

Reading is one of the most essential skills that kids need to learn. Developing literacy skills at a young age is a steppingstone towards a brighter and more prosperous future. In recent years, there has been a rise in the number of studies that show how impactful reading to young children can be in relation...

Short Stories: A Healthy Habit for the Mind and Soul
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Short Stories: A Healthy Habit for the Mind and Soul

Reading short stories is an activity that may seem like a guilty pleasure to some, but it is a surprisingly healthy habit for the mind and soul. Short stories are an excellent way to relax and unwind from a busy day or even to challenge yourself intellectually. In this blog post, I would like to...

Writers and Publishing House Sue a Florida School District
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Writers and Publishing House Sue a Florida School District

5-30-23 The AP is reporting on May 17, 2023, that a writer’s group, PEN America and the publishing house, Penguin Random House, are suing the Escambia County School District and Board for “violating the First Amendment through the removal of 10 books from the library shelves.” The E-JSD is a reader-supported publication. To receive new...

Author Self-Publishes Grief Book After Murder of Husband
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Author Self-Publishes Grief Book After Murder of Husband

5-11-2023 According to ParkRecord.com, as reported originally by the Associated Press, “Kouri Richins, 33, is accused of poisoning her husband with a lethal dose of fentanyl at their home in a small mountain town near Park City, according to charging documents.” The E-JSD is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work,...

Oregon Mothers Pushing To Remove Books
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Oregon Mothers Pushing To Remove Books

Literature in the News 3-12-23 KGW8 reported on March 10th that in Clackamas County, Oregon, a group associated with the Oregon Moms Union is pushing for “the West Linn-Wilsonville School District” to ban eight books that some have called “porn.” The E-JSD is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider...