Author Spotlight: James Baldwin

Author Spotlight: James Baldwin

by | May 12, 2021 | OpEd

James Baldwin’s stepfather made fun of him when he was growing up, ridiculing his “frog eyes” and calling him the ugliest boy he had ever seen. Baldwin would state later that he had no reason not to believe him. The oldest of nine children, Baldwin was born in Harlem...
Author Spotlight: Edgar Allan Poe

Author Spotlight: Edgar Allan Poe

by | Apr 1, 2021 | OpEd

Edgar Allan Poe has added far more to the literary landscape than he is credited. That is my opinion, of course; but, if you look at his accomplishments in the 40 short years of his life, it is truly amazing. A bit of a tragic childhood, Poe was no stranger to losing...
Author Spotlight: Linda Olsson

Author Spotlight: Linda Olsson

by | Oct 3, 2020 | OpEd

Author Spotlight: Linda Olsson   When I first picked up Linda Olsson’s novel Astrid & Veronika, I was drawn to the cover. The simplicity of the photograph, along with the simplicity of the title. And yet, there were so many layers to these two things....
OpEd: Maurice Sendak’s New Book

OpEd: Maurice Sendak’s New Book

by | Sep 21, 2011 | OpEd

Beloved children’s book author, Maurice Sendak, (Where the Wild Things Are) was the guest on NPR’s Fresh Air yesterday. The interview made me uncomfortable. I had to try very hard not to turn the station. Why? He was so sad. Very sad and reminiscent,...