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I know, I know, the comic series, Storm, is aptly named because it centers Ororo Munroe, a.k.a. Storm. So, I should really be talking about how great Storm is in this series. But there's an (almost) throwaway panel that stood out to me as a person with a disability, and I've got to talk about it as well.

Originally posted to Wattpad, "The Second Trial" by Twixie is a poem that explores the trauma that comes with society's treatment of sexual assault survivors. The poem is part of a collection called, Symphony of Wings & Hearts.

Why is it that every time you think things can't get any worse, they do?

Congratulations to Ri for winning the April contest. Four chapters of the book were submitted to this contest. You can find the story in full here.

I've got two events scheduled so far (and working on a third one), so if you happen to be in the area of Boston, MA, USA on the dates below, you're invited to join one (or more) of the events listed below.

Welcome to the latest resource series by Underground Bookshelf. This series focuses on literature written by authors of Iranian heritage. War often comes with undermining the humanity of the people and cultures impacted. One way to reaffirm a people's humanity is to engage with the people, culture, and perspectives through literature and storytelling. In this series, you'll find fiction and nonfiction books for children, middle grade readers, young adults, and adult readers.

Thank you to Korra II for allowing me to repost this book review. This review was originally published on August 3, 2021, on Baskerville Books. You can find the original review here.

"Broken Friendship" by Palak Taneja is a poem about the way deep friendships can be lost as people drift apart. The poem was originally written in Hindi, but an English translation is also available. Click here to read this poem in English.

"Broken Friendship" by Palak Taneja is a poem about the way deep friendships can be lost as people drift apart. The poem was originally written in Hindi. Click here to read this poem in its original form.

Welcome back! This resource series focuses on ICE and deportations in the United States. Painful experiences with ICE, immigration, seeking refuge, and deportation in the United States can impact people at any age, including children, young adults, and families. The nonfiction books below are written for adults. They bring a human element to stories about immigration, dealing with the pain of deportation, and the loss of safe harbor. You can also find resources, support, and information about your rights when dealing with ICE or other immigration officials in the links under this paragraph.

Congratulations to Ri for winning the April contest. Four chapters of the book were submitted to this contest. You can find the story in full here.

What does that mean? It means you can submit prose or poetry that falls into one or more of the above categories. You can also blend categories (ex. historical romance, gothic horror, 1940s mystery, etc.).