An invitation came by email to contribute to a teaching volume. A brief piece, only a few hundred words long, was needed. Describe a favorite teaching exercise from your literature classes. The word ...

When we think about relationships, we tend to think about our connections with others—our partners, friends, family members, and co-workers. This post focuses on a relationship that often gets ...

Ms. Kadish is the author of the novel “The Weight of Ink.” “Write down a phrase you find abhorrent — something you yourself would never say.” My students looked startled, but they cooperated. They ...