They’ve gone crazy again, those politicians. As if cutting funding to schools isn’t enough, they’re rummaging around in the library budgets to ensure an even more ignorant generation than the last.
Fret not! You can do your part to keep the books on the shelves and not sold off in a fire sale, for goodness sake. Here’s the entire appeal from the …
The ONLY monument to Edith Wharton (Ethan Frome, The Age of Innocence, The House of Mirth) faces destruction. Here’s a campaign where you can pledge your support and, if they don’t meet their mark, your funds will be returned.
Another great way to support writers and literary culture (since our government seems to be looking the other way) for today …
Hi all. Just a note to let you know that I’ve been invited to read at the inaugural event for 826LA’s new Echo Park location. It’ll be low-key affair with a few cocktails beforehand. For those of you know aren’t familiar with 826LA, it’s the non-profit group founded by Dave Eggers (of McSweeney’s publishing and “A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius” fame) that …
Got an hour per week to save this country? Help a kid with their reading and writing skills.
Here’s an appeal from our friends over at 826LA (and soon to be, 826LA East):
Hi there, friend of 826LA!
The fall season is, ahem, falling upon us, and as fall seasons go, this one is bringing in an abundant number of eager young faces to …