“With so many seeking to erase transgender people—sometimes in the most brutal ways possible—it is vitally important that those we lose are remembered, and that we continue to fight for justice.” — Gwendolyn Ann Smith
Woolington’s essays focus on the history of each species, illustrate the importance of each species to the various Native peoples of the lands, and bring to light the importance of conservation of each species.
Tribal Histories of the Willamette Valley will be an excellent resource for not only the everyday reader looking to educate themselves, but also in classrooms taking the very necessary time and space to learn about the peoples whose lands we now live on.
Whether you’re just starting out in this genre or you’re a die-hard fan who’s been devouring Stephen King under the full moon since childhood, I’ve got three recommendations that will scare your socks off.
From demonic possession—the inspiration for the slasher genre—supernatural curses, and unseen monsters, there is something for every taste in horror with these frightening books. So when the silver screen just doesn’t cut it anymore, here are four books that are even more terrifying than the horror movies they inspired.
Gothic literature is more than just eerie settings and violent incidents: it’s a state of mind, a feeling, an uneasy dread that stems from examining fear and its myriad origins. From the melancholic to the morbid, Portland and the surrounding area is rife with inspiration to get you in the gothic mood.
You do not always need permission from or to pay the copyright owner in order to use their work. This is where fair use comes into play.
As the issues of the marginalized become addressed, those that seek to push back against them find tools to weaken their arguments; in this case the knowledge provided by books. Awareness seems one of the strongest tools to fight back against this discrimination, which is precisely what the ALA provides.
Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day! Originally created to combat the erasure of Native peoples on Columbus Day, this holiday elevates and celebrates the histories, cultures, and accomplishments of Indigenous people. It’s a good time to think about decolonization, both out in the real world and in your point of view. So, here is a short list of some absolutely fantastic works of Indigenous fiction that centralize Native characters and challenge Western concepts of storytelling.
Excitement in magazines is growing, and some publications are seeing their subscription numbers peak. So, what’s going on? How are magazines now coping in our digital age and an ongoing pandemic? And how is the industry specifically in Portland doing?