Tag Archives: Arts & Entertainment

Juan Rulfo

This article explains how Rulfo’s childhood experiences during a violent period in Mexico’s history inspired “Tell Them Not to Kill Me!” and other notable short stories.

How Minneapolis’ Somali immigrants are keeping their artistic traditions alive

Osman Ali and Sabrina Seyf, Minnesotans of Somali ancestry, love to share their art with the people of Minneapolis. Through artifacts and the art of henna, people learn about the Somali culture.

5 reasons why scary books are better than scary movies

Writer Jen Doll makes a case that reading scary books is better than watching horror movies.

How to Make a Tesselation

A tesselation is a repeating visual pattern that can be as simple or as complex as its creator wants it to be. Try it for yourself by following the instructions in this online magazine by and for teens.

Multicultural Cinderella Stories

“Yeh-Shen” may be the oldest version we know of the Cinderella story, but it’s far from the only variation on this familiar tale. Find out about other versions that span the globe.

10 Rare Salvador Dali Illustrations of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet

Spanish surrealist Salvador Dali and Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet may not seem like an obvious pairing, but these 1975 illustrations vividly bring the tension and tragedy to life.

Shakespeare in Scotland: What did the author of Macbeth know and when did he know it?

Some scholars have long maintained that someone other than William Shakespeare authored some of the Bard’s best-known works. This article explores the idea that a writer with a deeper knowledge of Scotland than Shakespeare could have had must have penned Macbeth.

Stephen King talks about his writing process

In this interview, author Stephen King uses some interesting visual metaphors to describe his writing process.

The Harlem Renaissance

Did you ever wonder what the Harlem Renaissance looked like? See for yourself by watching a video about this age of discovery for modern African-American literature, art, and music.

The hidden power of smiling

Your smile can predict how long you live. Would you believe it? Listen to one man give voice to his theory about smiling.

MIT ‘hackers’ turn Great Dome into Captain America’s shield

Learn about a secret society of MIT pranksters and their quest to show their excitement over the release of the new Avengers movie.

Movies may cause special effects on the body

Watching movies doesn’t just affect our brains; it also affects our bodies. Find out how the effects of horror movies compare with those of other genres.

Bedroom 360 Exhibit

Explore a virtual exhibit of Emily Dickinson’s bedroom. Be sure to click on the information icons to learn more about the objects and surroundings in the author’s life.

15 Magic Tricks You Didn’t Know You Could Do

Has someone ever asked if you had a trick up your sleeve? The answer can literally be yes if you learn any of the 15 tricks detailed in this article.

Shirley Jackson: the US queen of gothic horror claims her literary crown

Shirley Jackson, author of “The Lottery,” was largely overlooked by critics during her lifetime because she was viewed only as a horror writer. According to this article, she is finally being recognized as an important figure in American literature.

Ursula K. Le Guin Was a Creator of Worlds

This article remembers the life and literary accomplishments of science fiction writer Ursula K. Le Guin, author of “The Wife’s Story,” who learned from her father the importance of being curious about others who are different from ourselves.

Gabriel García Márquez remembers his dearest friend, Julio Cortázar

Great thinkers can change how we see the world. In 1994, Nobel Prize winner Gabriel García Márquez wrote a tribute to Julio Cortázar, author of “The Night Face Up.” The piece begins with the story of a memorable night on a train to Prague. Click this link to read.