Maggie Smith makes space for the good thoughts
The celebrated poet and memoirist makes her debut as a children’s author with ‘My Thoughts Have Wings.’
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Hamilton Nolan believes the labor movement can save our democracy
The longtime labor journalist will read from his new book, ‘The Hammer,’ in an event at Two Dollar Radio Headquarters on Thursday, Feb. 22.
Writing as resistance: Palestinian poets on creating in wartime
Columbus-based writers Sara Abou Rashed, Mandy Shunnarah and Dalal Shalash on everything from the power of language to how they’ve approached their craft in these challenging, grief-filled times.
Abolitionist zine offers view from ‘In the Belly’ of the beast
Launched to develop a deeper sense of connection among the incarcerated, the publication will celebrate the release of its first magazine at Parable Cafe on Saturday, Feb. 3.
Poet Ajanaé Dawkins begins to narrow her focus
Dawkins, recently named the latest Community Artist in Residence at Urban Arts Space, has moved away from works that grapple with big, worldly issues and increasingly turned her focus toward family.
Poetry collective builds community with Melanated Metaphors
The inaugural youth poetry slam, hosted by Black Women Rise Poetry Collective, takes place at Columbus Africentric Early College High School on Saturday, Dec. 9.
Applebee’s, fear of failure lead Micah Schnabel to new novel
The Columbus singer and songwriter recently launched the presale for his second novel, ‘The Clown Watches the Clock.’
Recalling the real Mark Twain
On his birthday, the famous author should be remembered not just as a gifted novelist but also an advocate for the world’s downtrodden masses – and a frequent visitor to Ohio.
Chance discovery leads author Patti Flinn to ‘The Greatest Thing’
The Columbus author’s new work of historical fiction, out on Thursday, Nov. 30, centers the experiences of Black French revolutionary Louis-Benoit Zamor.
Recovered from cardiac arrest, Jeff Smith looks back, forward
Following an August health scare, the Columbus cartoonist prepares for the release of 'Thorn: The Complete Proto-Bone College Strips 1982-1986.'
Hamilton Nolan believes the labor movement can save our democracy
The longtime labor journalist will read from his new book, ‘The Hammer,’ in an event at Two Dollar Radio Headquarters on Thursday, Feb. 22.
Writing as resistance: Palestinian poets on creating in wartime
Columbus-based writers Sara Abou Rashed, Mandy Shunnarah and Dalal Shalash on everything from the power of language to how they’ve approached their craft in these challenging, grief-filled times.
Abolitionist zine offers view from ‘In the Belly’ of the beast
Launched to develop a deeper sense of connection among the incarcerated, the publication will celebrate the release of its first magazine at Parable Cafe on Saturday, Feb. 3.
Poet Ajanaé Dawkins begins to narrow her focus
Dawkins, recently named the latest Community Artist in Residence at Urban Arts Space, has moved away from works that grapple with big, worldly issues and increasingly turned her focus toward family.
Poetry collective builds community with Melanated Metaphors
The inaugural youth poetry slam, hosted by Black Women Rise Poetry Collective, takes place at Columbus Africentric Early College High School on Saturday, Dec. 9.
Applebee’s, fear of failure lead Micah Schnabel to new novel
The Columbus singer and songwriter recently launched the presale for his second novel, ‘The Clown Watches the Clock.’
Recalling the real Mark Twain
On his birthday, the famous author should be remembered not just as a gifted novelist but also an advocate for the world’s downtrodden masses – and a frequent visitor to Ohio.
Chance discovery leads author Patti Flinn to ‘The Greatest Thing’
The Columbus author’s new work of historical fiction, out on Thursday, Nov. 30, centers the experiences of Black French revolutionary Louis-Benoit Zamor.
Recovered from cardiac arrest, Jeff Smith looks back, forward
Following an August health scare, the Columbus cartoonist prepares for the release of 'Thorn: The Complete Proto-Bone College Strips 1982-1986.'