Reading

February 21st is the birthday of Erma Bombeck.  Bombeck was born in 1927 and died in 1996. She was a mother, housewife, humor columnist, and prolific author and journalist. Her newspaper column “At Wit’s End” covered her ordinary life as a suburban housewife and reached millions of readers. The column began its run in 1965, […]

It only takes an instant– a heartbeat really—for one’s world to change.

Meet renowned artist Mary Whyte and hear her talk about how a group of Gullah women from Johns Island influenced her life and art.

Literary Fiction   The Salt God’s Daughter By Ilie Ruby Soft Skull Press, 2012   Reviewed by Amy Hatvany     Set in Long Beach, California, and beginning in the 1970s, The Salt God’s Daughter, Ilie Ruby’s luxurious and poetic second novel, follows three generations of extraordinary women who share something magical and untamed, something […]

Memoir   Biting the Moon: A Memoir of Feminism and Motherhood By Joanne S. Frye Syracuse University Press, 2012 Reviewed by Marilyn Bousquin   Remember when the words motherhood and feminism were antonyms? Remember when mother and academic were antonyms? When English departments did not offer courses in women’s literature and women’s studies did not […]

What five books have left an indelible mark on your life, shaping who you are and who you are becoming? Taylor Swift’s bookprint includes Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White and Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli. Tony Hawk’s list includes Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss and First They Killed My Father by Loung Ung. […]

The Rumpus believes that six is the perfect age for kids to start checking the mailbox for actual letters. Check out their new Letters for Kids program.

Part 1 of our mini-series on the Craft of Writing Your Child’s Writing Life: How to Inspire Confidence, Creativity, and Skill at Every Age By Pam Allyn Avery Trade; 2011 Reviewed by Katherine J. Barrett As a writer, I love to share my enthusiasm for literature and the written word. As a mother-writer, I’d like […]

Ever feel like you’re drowning in parenting advice? Check out this Book Note about an ex-Pat mom who embarked on a global quest to observe parental behavior in a variety of cultural and social settings.

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