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Get Lit With Kit – September 2021

September 26, 2021

Well, here we are again. Books All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. Johnson is an important book. Not because it represents the voice of color and not because it represents the voice of the LGBTQ community. Rather, Johnson’s book is important because his themes are universal – friendship and loneliness, family and loss. Elements of … More Get Lit With Kit – September 2021

Get Lit w/ Kit – Best of August 2021

August 30, 2021

It’s that time again. Books: 1. Clean: The New Science of Skin – This was an unexpectedly easy read. James Hamblin’s exploration of the history and science of soap and skincare was fun and poignant – especially as we navigate new norms of hygiene due to COVID. If you want to get an idea of his philosophy (HINT: … More Get Lit w/ Kit – Best of August 2021

Get Lit w/ Kit – July 2021

July 28, 2021

What’s up everybody? I read a fantastic book of essays this month. Monsters in the Classroom presents thoughtful perspectives of how ‘others’ (vampires, zombies, Godzilla, etc) are portrayed in literature and film. But more importantly, it delves into WHY these beings exist as they do. Looking at historical implications, cultural contexts, psychological/political/societal fears, Monsters in the Classroom got my … More Get Lit w/ Kit – July 2021

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