Storytellers have long fixated on the awe-inspiring phenomenon that is a total solar eclipse. From ancient myths about dragons eating the sun to hundreds of more contemporary depictions — in Stephen King’s 1992 novel Dolores Claiborne, the 2006 film Apocalypto, or any number of … Continue reading Solar eclipses have been a science fiction theme for thousands of years
It’s hard to deny that the scope of the Shadowhunters universe is one of the story’s most appealing qualities. From creatures to customs, the diverse world of shadowhunters, mundanes and downworlders is vast and rich in more ways than one. … Continue reading Mortal Instruments Scribe Cassandra Clare & Series Bosses Talk Shadowhunters Season 2
One University of Wisconsin professor’s decades-long appreciation for J.K. Rowling is helping keep the magic of Harry Potter alive in Wausau. Holly Hassel is a professor of English and women’s studies at the UW Marathon County. She is also the co-author of “The Critical Companion … Continue reading Wausau prof is a Harry Potter scholar
Never judge a book by its cover. That doubly goes for author and designer Jill Kuczmarski’s hodag Happy — an all-teeth-and-no-bite take on a local legend. In fact, Kuczmarski has spent the last decade using Happy to re-spin a dark and scary urban legend into a picture … Continue reading Author offers sweet spin on Hodag story
One young girl is tackling the lack of diversity in children’s literature head on. Marley Dias, an 11-year-old girl from New Jersey, has started a campaign to collect 1,000 children’s books that feature black girl protagonists. The idea came to … Continue reading 11-Year-Old New Jersey Girl Starts the #1000BlackGirlBooks Campaign
This school year marks the 50th anniversary of Cleveland State University’s founding. From block parties to presidential forums, the university isn’t shying away from honoring its roots, traditions and evolution in big ways. One of those ways is with “Cleveland State University: 50 Years,” a commemorative book that captures the people and events of the university’s last five decades. The Cleveland Stater sat down with “50 Years” author Dr. Regennia Williams, Cleveland State alumna and associate professor of history, to discuss her role in creating the anniversary book, as well as its significance during this year of celebration and beyond. … Continue reading Professor Shares Experience Writing CSU’s 50th Anniversary Book
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