If you didn’t know, l’ve been writing these blog posts from across the pond, in Maastricht, Netherlands, where I am fulfilling my GO Program requirement this semester. In my time here l’ve experienced some interesting cultural differences, especially when it comes to the holidays and Dutch celebrations. Tomorrow, the whole country celebrates Koningsdag, or King’s…Continue Reading Koningsdag Vieren in Boeken!
Earth Day is a holiday that is often overlooked. If anything, people will celebrate by doing small acts of kindness to the Earth. Earth Day began on April 22, 1970, inspired by growing environmental concerns and organized by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson and activist Denis Hayes. The first event mobilized 20 million Americans and sparked…Continue Reading Why We Need Earth Day
Happy April! Most people celebrate the beginning of April with mischievous jokes and pranks, but April doesn’t just bring spring showers! International Children’s Book Day is celebrated annually on April 2nd, coinciding with the birthday of Hans Christian Andersen, the 17th Century Danish author famous for fairy tales like “The Little Mermaid,” The Ugly Duckling,”…Continue Reading Celebrating: International Children’s Book Day
Did you know that every year on March 21st, poetry lovers around the world come together to celebrate the power of poetics on World Poetry Day? Established by UNESCO in 1999, this day honors poetry’s unique ability to capture emotions, tell stories, and inspire change across cultures and generations. Whether through spoken word, traditional verse,…Continue Reading Sonnets to Slam: Celebrating World Poetry Day
Happy March and an even happier Women’s History Month to all! The fight for women’s civil freedoms has existed for millennia, yet “Women’s History Month” has only existed as a federal holiday in the United States for less than 50 years, 38 to be exact; and it is often difficult for many Americans to accept…Continue Reading Women’s History in the Present, Past, and Future
As February comes to a close, we get to celebrate a fun, yet often unknown national holiday. Every year on February 28, we celebrate National Science Day, honoring scientific achievements and fostering a culture of curiosity and innovation. This day marks the discovery of the Raman Effect, an often-overlooked phenomenon that is a result of…Continue Reading Stories of Science!
Happy Valentine’s Day! I don’t think today’s festivities need any introduction. However, I would like to clarify that Valentine’s Day is not only for those lucky enough to spend it with their soulmate but for everyone! Love isn’t only found between two people, love can be expressed to friends, family, ourselves, and even our beloved…Continue Reading A Non-Traditional Valentine’s Day Booklist
Almost everyone knows that February is Black History Month, but did you know that it is also National Cancer Awareness Month? Many factors lead to the over 100 types of cancer experienced globally. An estimated 40% of U.S. citizens will have some form of cancer in their lifetime, and every year more than two million…Continue Reading National Cancer Awareness Month Reads
I love astronomy. There’s just something so special about staring up at the empty night sky, dotted with stars and planets from thousands of miles away. And then there is the occasional blinking satellite, slowly drifting across the horizon. It’s been 68 years since the first satellite, Sputnik 1, launched, and four years later the…Continue Reading In the Shelves and Stars
As 2025 begins, the first quarter of the 21st century comes to an end and quite the quarter-centennial it has been. But with New Years, comes new books, and seeing as I just picked, prodded, and praised 10 books I read last year, I think it is only fair to share 10 more books that…Continue Reading Books Coming in 2025
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