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Lit Matters

Stories--when told well--entertain us, enthrall us, captivate us. At times, however, they provide far more—commenting on the world, defining our society, revealing our origins or our future. Sometimes... Read more

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Rain of Gold with Dr. Angelica Loera Suarez

Rain of Gold with Dr. Angelica Loera Suarez

Welcome to Season Two of the Lit Matters Podcast. We kick off this new adventure with a beautifully crafted novel about ... Read more

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Season 2 Preview!

Season 2 Preview!

Season 2 of Lit Matters begins September 26th! Catch every episode by subscribing via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, P... Read more

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Invisible Man with Phil Simpkin

Ralph Waldo Emerson once said: “Explore, and explore, and explore. Be neither chided nor flattered out of your position ... Read more

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Children's Literature with Pat Burns

Children's Literature with Pat Burns

One of my favorite lines in Kate DiCamillo’s Newbery Winning children’s story, The Tale of Despereaux, is “Stories are l... Read more

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