In Martha Brockenbrough's The Game of Love & Death, Flora dreams of being a famous pilot. But in the 1930s, women -- especially African-American women -- faced a lot of uphill battles to take to the skies. There were, however, some early female pioneers in aviation -- including a few who inspired our Flora. So... Continue Reading →

In Martha Brockenbrough's The Game of Love & Death, Flora dreams of being a famous pilot. But in the 1930s, women -- especially African-American women -- faced a lot of uphill battles to take to the skies. There were, however, some early female pioneers in aviation -- including a few who inspired our Flora. So... Continue Reading →

For today's Book of the Month post, we're going beyond The Game of Love & Death itself, and we're exploring a topic featuring prominently in the story: 1930s jazz music. There's a lot to cover in one little decade of music, but today we're bringing you just the briefest overview to whet your whistle. Jazz... Continue Reading →

For today's Book of the Month post, we're going beyond The Game of Love & Death itself, and we're exploring a topic featuring prominently in the story: 1930s jazz music. There's a lot to cover in one little decade of music, but today we're bringing you just the briefest overview to whet your whistle. Jazz... Continue Reading →

Magic realism is a form of literature that The Walls Around Us employs to great success. But what is "magic realism"? Today, we're taking a deeper look at the genre. Magic Realism Most often used in reference to literature, but also found in art and film, magic realism is defined as a work in which... Continue Reading →

Magic realism is a form of literature that The Walls Around Us employs to great success. But what is "magic realism"? Today, we're taking a deeper look at the genre. Magic Realism Most often used in reference to literature, but also found in art and film, magic realism is defined as a work in which... Continue Reading →