Selected publications

books, arts, & entertainment

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Book review: Madelaine Lucas’ novel Thirst for Salt, Washington Independent Review of Books.

“An Immersive Winter Wonderland at the Swedish Embassy,” DCTRENDING.

Theatre review: “A Deeply Human King Lear at The Shakespeare Theatre,” DCTRENDING.

Book review: Liza Nash Taylor’s novel All in Good Faith, Washington Independent Review of Books.

“Living Between Worlds: A Conversation with Native Playwright & Director Madeline Sayet,” DCTRENDING.

“Because Black Voices Matter,” DCTRENDING.

Book review: Anne Tyler’s novel Redhead by the Side of the Road, DCTRENDING.

Book review: Aimee Liu’s novel Glorious Boy, Washington Independent Review of Books.

Book review: Daphne Kalotay’s novel Russian Winter, Tottenville Review.

Book review: Chimamanda Adichie’s novel Purple Hibiscus and interview with the author, allAfrica.

Politics & Society

“I know what everyday gun violence means,” The Washington Post.

“The Kids Might Save Us All,” (on the youth climate movement), OtherWords.

“Progressives need to be brave enough to fail,” OtherWords.

“A letter to my child, on a changing planet,” OtherWords.

“I survived a shooting (and its long aftermath). Here’s what I think you should know if you’re afraid,” Healthline.

“Guns Don’t Make Us Safer, and Here’s the Proof,” Otherwords.

lifestyle & parenting

“The Days Pile Up,” JustBE Parenting.

“10 Times I Hate Being at The Playground With My Kid,” Scary Mommy.

“Things to Worry About,” As It Ought to Be.