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What is it like writing stand-up comedy and writing a book? John Fugelsang, author of SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND HATE, discusses the key difference between crafting a stand-up routine versus writing a book. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4od24Us

According to Hayley Gelfuso, author of THE BOOK OF LOST HOURS, libraries are the closest thing we have to magic. She describes how her unencumbered access to books provided the inspiration for the Time Space in her debut novel. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qbfOjA

It seems like every week, there's a new headline about how yet another book is being challenged at yet another public school or library. But if the situation seems worse these days, that's because it is, which is why this Banned Books Week is more urgent than ever before. Swipe through to get up to speed on where we're at, and visit this link to help us fight back: https://bit.ly/46HynVb #BannedBooksWeek #BooksBelong

For today’s families, the definition of a ‘good’ college is shifting, less about rankings, more about career outcomes. DREAM SCHOOL author Jeff Selingo unpacks how job placement and post-grad earnings have reshaped the college conversation over the past decade. Learn more: https://bit.ly/47SVUn9

David Gelles, author of DIRTBAG BILLIONAIRE, shares the key differences between Patagonia CEO Yvon Chouinard and Tesla, SpaceX, and X CEO Elon Musk in how they approach their businesses. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4nr2aHb

What surprised Jeffrey Selingo when writing DREAM SCHOOL? He shares one of the key takeaways from his research: parents and students are prioritizing value over prestige when looking at colleges. Learn more: https://bit.ly/47SVUn9

Alejandro Heredia, author of LOCA, and Katie Yee, author of MAGGIE; OR, A MAN AND A WOMAN WALK INTO A BAR, dive into the topic of diversifying the literary canon while sharing how to avoid tokenizing authors of color. Learn more about LOCA: https://bit.ly/46iiFOL Learn more about MAGGIE: https://bit.ly/4nvlTWg

Patagonia’s “Don’t Buy This Jacket” ad is just one of the many examples of the creative tension at the heart of Patagonia that has spurred reflection and incredible innovation, detailed in David Gelles's new book DIRTBAG BILLIONAIRE. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4nr2aHb

What makes Patagonia such a revolutionary company? From its sustainable clothing, to its dedication to conservation efforts, pioneering childcare program, and innovative marketing, Patagonia has set itself apart as an exemplary company that is doing well by doing good. David Gelles's DIRTBAG BILLIONAIRE available now: https://bit.ly/4nr2aHb

Jeff Selingo, author of DREAM SCHOOL, shares the one piece of advice parents should heed before beginning the college search with their children. Learn more: https://bit.ly/47SVUn9