Category: Letters from an Editor

  • Are You There Judy? It’s Me, Mandy.

    Are You There Judy? It’s Me, Mandy.

    Judy Blume’s unforgettable middle-grade novel “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.” debuted in 1970 and continues to echo the wonders and agonies of female adolescence.

  • The Downside of a Creative Mind

    The Downside of a Creative Mind

    Much has been written about creative types and their tendency to overanalyze the world around them and question their place in it. That writing comes from minds more scientific and medical than mine; however, I related two truths with complete confidence: He’s not alone in his struggles, and a certain amount of angst can be…

  • Letters From an Editor

    Letters From an Editor

    Bank’s kinetic prose brings an irresistible energy to every page. If you haven’t read it, imagine the sullen soul of John Cheever experiencing the world as a precocious Jewish girl trying to make sense of life and love.