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Writing women, I often find myself caught between their desire to exist as something other than a sexualized being, and their desire to have their sexuality recognized when they invite that attention from a context or person. It creates a tension that is oppressive yet vital. I loved this reflection
“Moving between identities is what I most crave as an artist. And it’s also all my characters want.” Sanjena Sathian on what it means to write like a girl.
Write Like a Girl: On Learning to Break Free of Literary Gendered Expectations
The first stories I ever wrote, in elementary school, were through the eyes of what we once called “tomboys”: short-haired girls who climbed trees and scraped their knees and cantered horses throug…
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March 12, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Writing women, I often find myself caught between their desire to exist as something other than a sexualized being, and their desire to have their sexuality recognized when they invite that attention from a context or person. It creates a tension that is oppressive yet vital. I loved this reflection
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“There is no way to put your head down and survive this moment,” says Palestinian scholar Noura Erakat. "The only way to protect yourself is to protest in this moment. Your silence will be a target, not a shield."
March 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
“There is no way to put your head down and survive this moment,” says Palestinian scholar Noura Erakat. "The only way to protect yourself is to protest in this moment. Your silence will be a target, not a shield."
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We're excited to announce the shortlist for the 2024 Gregg Barrios Book in Translation Prize! Congratulations to all of the finalists.
January 23, 2025 at 3:07 PM
We're excited to announce the shortlist for the 2024 Gregg Barrios Book in Translation Prize! Congratulations to all of the finalists.