by mpuellobrasil | Oct 15, 2025 | Around Town & Campus, For Fun
In honor of Black Poetry Day on October 17th, 2025, here are five contemporary Black Poets that you should be aware of, if you aren’t already. Amanda Gorman is a twenty-seven-year-old award-winning writer, activist, and model. She graduated from Harvard cum...
by kbraun | Oct 13, 2025 | Around Town: Books and Magazine Events in NYC, For Fun
Few things make the publishing world feel more connected and inspiring than attending an event for a book your professor helped bring into the world. On October 6th, Books of Wonder opened its doors to an audience of readers to celebrate exciting new releases in the...
by mpuellobrasil | Oct 8, 2025 | For Fun
The finalists for the 2025 National Book Awards were announced on October 7, 2025, and twenty-five titles have been selected – five books for each category of Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Translated Titles, and Young People’s Literature. The five finalists of...
by kbraun | Sep 25, 2025 | Around Town & Campus, For Fun
Today is National Comic Book Day, a day that is all about celebrating the stories that have captured our imaginations for generations. It’s a day for the fans, the collectors, and everyone who loves a good comic. For many, some of the fondest memories growing up, or...
by mpuellobrasil | Sep 23, 2025 | For Fun
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, so it’s the perfect excuse to visit your local library and apply for one today! Libraries provide access to information and tools that may not otherwise be accessible to some NYC residents. They promote literacy and education...
by mpuellobrasil | Sep 22, 2025 | For Fun
Dear Diary Day Dear Diary Day is a lesser-known celebration day that occurs on September 22nd of every year. Created by Thomas and Ruth Roy, along with more than 70 other holidays since the 80s, the Wellcat holiday is intended to honor the documentation of our...
