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The World’s “First Author“ History has been bias. That is a fact everyone knows and understands, so it comes as no surprise when I say the accomplishment of women / women writers have often been erased or diminished. However, facts still remain, and the truth here is that the first author in known history was a woman, named Enheduanna. “By
Read moreWheel Power: self esteem books for preschoolers by Sigal Adler My rating: 3 of 5 stars Good Message This is a cute book with a lovely message for kids. The rhyming was fun and added to the story, but the illustrations really brought it to life. They were beautiful. I enjoyed the small lessons taught in the various things Wheel
Read more“A major figure in popular culture during a career spanning more than 60 years.“ Bob Dylan was born in Duluth, Minnesota on May 24, 1941. Though his given name was Robert Allen Zimmerman, he legally changed it to Robert Dylan in 1962 to honor poet Dylan Thomas. This beloved folk singer is “hailed as the Shakespeare of his generation.“ Most people know
Read moreLearn more fromnationaldaycalendar.com A featured series on the Norns Triad Publications’ book blog, which helps readers find great books and resources for various holidays & observances around the world! https://nornstriad.com/tag/booksfortheholiday Learn More Poetry has been a part of our storytelling since the beginning of time. Rhythm is a way to help us to recall the tales, and is particularly useful with
Read moreOne of “the greatest writers to ever use the English language“ William Shakespeare… everyone knows him and yet, little is truly known about the man himself. The world’s most famous playwright, having works in various genres from historical to comedy, this poet remains a mystery even now. Even centuries after his death, conspiracy theories thrive. One of the biggest is
Read moreOne of “The Greatest Lyric Poets“ Not a lot is know about the life of Sappho, or Psappha (in her native language of Aeolic Greek), who’s from the island of Lesbos. What is known? This renown and prolific poet lived from approximately c. 630 to c. 570 BC. She was considered one of the greatest lyric poets in antiquity, receiving titles
Read moreQurbaan: A Poet’s Liberation by Zaira Pirzada My rating: 4 of 5 stars Sad, Moving, and Painful I can feel the emotions in the author’s words. Though it’s poignant and beautiful, it’s also disturbing and dark. My heart cries for her, though, sometimes, her anger felt personal. I can’t understand the racial discrimination someone faces nor the displacement from one’s
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