J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter: the Best-Selling Book Series of All Time.

J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter: the Best-Selling Book Series of All Time.

By Grace Alvarez | September 15, 2023 | Comments Off on J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter: the Best-Selling Book Series of All Time.

Born in the summer of 1965, English author J. K. Rowling (born Joanne Rowling) is one of the most successful and well-known authors in modern history. She was born into a middle-class family in Yate, Gloucestershire. When she was four years old, her family moved to Winterbourne, Gloucestershire, where she attended St. Michael’s Church of…

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Anthony Bourdain: Eccentric Rockstar Chef.

Anthony Bourdain: Eccentric Rockstar Chef.

By Grace Alvarez | August 26, 2023 | Comments Off on Anthony Bourdain: Eccentric Rockstar Chef.

Born in the summer of 1956, American celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain was a truly one-of-a-kind figure in the world of culinary art. Known equally for his talent and for his unique perspective and humor, his books and television programs were adored by many and secured him as a household name all over the world. Born…

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Sylvia Plath: America’s Modern Tragic Poetess.

Sylvia Plath: America’s Modern Tragic Poetess.

By Grace Alvarez | August 24, 2023 | Comments Off on Sylvia Plath: America’s Modern Tragic Poetess.

Sylvia Plath was born in the fall of 1932 in Boston, Massachusetts to parents of Austrian and German descent. Destined to become one of the foremost writers of her time and genre, she was born into an intellectual household. Her father was an entomologist, professor of biology, and scientific author. Plath herself began showing her…

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Shel Silverstein: Man of Many Talents

Shel Silverstein: Man of Many Talents

By Grace Alvarez | August 5, 2023 | Comments Off on Shel Silverstein: Man of Many Talents

Born in Chicago, Illinois in the fall of 1930, Shel Silverstein is remembered as one of the most prominent voices in children’s literature and poetry in the 20th century. His career, however, spanned multiple genres, including cartoons, plays, and music. He was the recipient of two Grammy awards and was among the nominees for the…

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Gabriel García Márquez: Master of Magical Realism

Gabriel García Márquez: Master of Magical Realism

By Grace Alvarez | July 18, 2023 | Comments Off on Gabriel García Márquez: Master of Magical Realism

Gabriel José de la Concordia García Márquez, born on March 6th, 1927, was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, journalist, and screenwriter who cemented himself in history as one of the most significant and influential authors of the 20th century, particularly in the Spanish language. In 1972, he was awarded the Neustadt International Prize for literature…

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