Toni Morrison, one of the most influential authors of the last century, passed away on August 5, marking the end of a long and prolific writing life.
Author: Wesley Matlock
5 Writers Who Loved Coffee
Some of our favorite writers relied on this magical elixir to get them going and sustain them throughout the day. So, let’s take a look at how they took their coffee and what they have to say about this toasty, invigorating beverage.
Recognizing Frederick Douglass
I was eager to see the books that won this year’s Pulitzer prizes and am thrilled with the results. (I mean, a book with trees as characters won the prize for fiction!) But I’m most pleased to see that David Blight’s biography Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom won the Pulitzer for history, because any opportunity…
15 Texts to Read in Honor of MLK, Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., dedicated his life to advocating for racial equality and battling discrimination and injustice. His talents as an orator and his dedication to nonviolent resistance were remarkable. Most of us are familiar with his rhetorical masterpiece, the "I Have a Dream" speech, but far too many are less familiar with the…