I Sought Solace In My Bookshelf

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Amidst protests against police brutality, Daniel José Older returns to a favorite novel and explores the misreading of rage. View this image › Justine Zwiebel / BuzzFeed Two weeks ago, marching through the streets with a thousand other people, our open hands raised to the nighttime skyscrapers, I thought of Oscar Wao. Across the country, […]

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What’s Happening At This Humane Society Is So Sweet — Prepare For Cuteness!

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At the Humane Society of Missouri, a unique and incredible experiment is underway. Called the Shelter Buddies Reading Program, the project’s goal is to help antisocial and hyperactive dogs develop the social skills they need to get adopted. By enlisting the help of young children who love reading, the Humane Society hopes that these sessions […]

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