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Yusef Salaam was just fifteen years old when his life was upended after being wrongly convicted with four other boys in the “Central Park jogger” case. Born in Haiti and raised in New York City, she now lives in New Jersey with her husband and their three children. She is also the author of Pride and My Life as an Ice Cream Sandwich, a New York Times bestseller. She is the editor of the anthology Black Enough. Her novel American Street was a National Book Award finalist and a New York Times Notable Book. Ibi Zoboi holds an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts. ![]() ![]() Promotional posts, comments & flairs, media-only posts, personalized recommendation requests incl. Please use a civil tone and assume good faith when entering a conversation. All posts must be directly book related, informative, and discussion focused. ![]() ![]() If you're looking for help with a personal book recommendation, consult our Suggested Reading page or ask in: /r/suggestmeabook Quick Rules:ĭo not post shallow content. It is our intent and purpose to foster and encourage in-depth discussion about all things related to books, authors, genres or publishing in a safe, supportive environment. Subreddit Rules - Message the mods - Related Subs AMA Info The FAQ The Wiki ![]() ![]() ![]() In an interview with Los Angeles Times, she said she attempted her first novel when she was sixteen. ![]() Meyer also says that her love of superheroes helped lead to the creation of Renegades. Growing up, Meyer admits that she had a strong love for fairy tales and one of her favorite shows was Sailor Moon, both of which later impacted her creation of Cinder. She later attended Pace University and received a Master's in Publishing. Meyer was born in Tacoma, Washington and attended Pacific Lutheran University, where she received a Bachelors in Creative Writing and Children's Literature. She is best known for her series The Lunar Chronicles, which includes her 2012 debut novel, Cinder. A large portion of her bibliography is centered on retellings of fairy tales. Marissa Meyer (born February 19, 1984) is an American novelist. Young adult fantasy science fiction romance ![]() ![]() ![]() Honestly, everything about this book is wonderful. The journey Daisy takes to understanding Ellie, and vice versa, is one of the best sister narratives I’ve read in a long time. Her sister (the one dating a prince, the one who drives most of the action of the story) is complete and compelling in her own right. The main character, Daisy, is wonderfully complex and self-aware without falling into any of those ‘flawed heroine’ tropes I get so tired of. ![]() I’ve been going through a bit of a reading slump for the past several years (I know, it’s driving me crazy.) But this book…this book was everything I’m looking for. Are you looking for a fun read where you invest in the characters and their circumstances without being worried that the world might end? Then this book is for you. Y’all…y’all…this book is balm for your soul. ![]() ![]() Outside of the realm of English studies, A Modest Proposal is a relevant piece included in many comparative and global literature and history courses, as well as those of numerous other disciplines in the arts, humanities, and even the social sciences.Īn Author's Republic audio production. ![]() It also serves as an exceptional introduction to the concept and use of argumentative language, lending itself well to secondary and post-secondary essay courses. By doing this he mocks the authority of the British officials.Ī Modest Proposal is included in many literature programs as an example of early modern western satire. START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK A MODEST PROPOSAL Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger A MODEST PROPOSAL For preventing the children of poor people in Ireland, from being a burden on their parents or country, and for making them beneficial to the publick. ![]() Swift suggests in his essay that the impoverished Irish might ease their economic troubles by selling children as food for rich gentlemen and ladies. Jonathan Swift and A Modest Proposal Background Summary Full Book Summary The full title of Swift's pamphlet is 'A Modest Proposal for Preventing the Children of Poor People from Being a Burthen to their Parents, or the Country, and for Making them Beneficial to the Publick. ![]() ![]() "A Modest Proposal for Preventing the Children of Poor People in Ireland from Being a Burden to Their Parents or Country, and for Making Them Beneficial to the Public", commonly referred to as A Modest Proposal, is a Juvenalian satirical essay written and published anonymously by Jonathan Swift in 1729. ![]() ![]() ![]() If you are having trouble finding the link to add a new thread, try this. Please avoid all-caps, especially in thread topics, as it is considered SHOUTING. They are able to edit and improve the Goodreads catalog, and have made it one of the better catalogs online.Īctivities include combining editions, fixing book and author typos, adding book covers and discussing policies. Goodreads Librarians are volunteers who have applied for and received librarian status on Goodreads. ![]() Non-librarians are welcome to join the group as well, to comment or request changes to book records.įor general comments on Goodreads and for requests for changes to site functionality, try Goodreads Help or use the Contact Us link instead.įor tips on being a librarian, check out the Non-librarians are welcome to join the group as well, to A place where all Goodreads members can work together to improve the Goodreads book catalog. A place where all Goodreads members can work together to improve the Goodreads book catalog. ![]() ![]() The cast recording of Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom received a 1985 Grammy, and The Piano Lesson received a 1995 Emmy nomination. ![]() Britain’s Olivier Award for Jitney, and eight NY Drama Critics' Circle Awards. Pulitzer Prizes: Fences (1987) and The Piano Lesson (1990). 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