Can reading books cure what ails you? Perhaps not the flu or the common cold, but people have followed a “books as medicine” mantra for centuries using a technique called bibliotherapy. Dating back to ancient Greece, the practice has evolved for the modern age, helping children cope with strong emotions and learn empathy and allowing adults to explore their own inner worlds in a way that is as simple as reading a story. […]
Poetry is the perfect companion for readers struggling to find the commitment and capacity for lengthy reading. It is a calming, accessible, and digestible choice. Readers can sample poetry in a mere seventeen syllables or feast on an anthology. Poets have a special way of making meaning from the mundane and inspiring mindfulness. Poets Kelsi Folsom and Nicole Gulotta have both pursued reading and writing poetry as a grounding practice and offer suggestions for timeless literary nourishment. […]
March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate and reflect on the accomplishments of women throughout history who’ve cleared the path for women today. Modern women are writing their own stories, sometimes even before the world truly recognizes their talents and contributions. These women leaders, activists, and writers are making a difference through their words while they continue to break new ground for gender equality and justice. […]
