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Never Write In The Language Of The Colonizer

March 20, 2021 - 8:00am

Kenyan writer Ngugi wa Thiong’o argues that African writers should write in their native languages, not the colonial languages of English or French. Speaking to Steve Paulson for "To The Best Of Our Knowledge," he says the best way to "decolonize the African mind" is to reclaim African languages.

'We Need To Hang Out' Author Discusses Why Adult Friendships Are So Important

March 14, 2021 - 7:15am

It’s no secret that friendships are more difficult to maintain as we age. Whether it’s careers, kids, family — you name it — good intentions and plans to actually see and connect with friends on a regular basis often fall short.

Long Way Round by John Hildebrand

March 1, 2021 - 12:30pm

Monday, March 1, 2021 through Friday, March 19, 2021. Read by Jim Fleming.

Wisconsin is in the midst of an identity crisis, torn by new political divisions and the old gulf between city and countryside. Cobbling rivers together, from the burly Mississippi to the slender wilds of Tyler Forks, Hildebrand...

Want To Talk To Your Kids About Race? Start With These Publisher-Recommended Books

February 24, 2021 - 6:30am

In celebration of Black History Month, Cheryl Willis Hudson's list of book recommendations that teach about race, history and inclusion include some published by Just Us Books and some written or edited by Hudson herself.

In 'Beginners,' Author Makes The Case To Never Stop Learning Something New

February 20, 2021 - 10:05am

As children, we learn new things constantly. But as adults, learning is a muscle that is often left unworked. A book author says people should just dive in like when they were young.

American Dialogue by Joseph J Ellis

February 15, 2021 - 12:30pm

Monday, February 15, 2021 through Friday, February 26, 2021. Read by Jim Fleming.

The story of history is a ceaseless conversation between past and present, and in American Dialogue Joseph J. Ellis focuses the conversation on the often-asked question "What would the Founding Fathers think?"

(Knopf; ISBN-10 : 0385353421)...

Wausau Woman To Distribute Black History Children's Books After Fundraiser Exceeds Goal

February 12, 2021 - 3:40pm

A Wausau woman's fundraiser for Black History Month books exceeded her goal nearly 20 times over.

Make Way For Liberty by Jeff Kannel

February 3, 2021 - 12:30pm

Wednesday, February 3, 2021 through Friday, February 12, 2021. Read by Norman Gilliland.

Hundreds of African American soldiers and regimental employees represented Wisconsin in the Civil War, and many of them lived in the state either before or after the conflict. And yet, if these individuals are mentioned at all...

The Olin Album by Chauncey C. Olin

February 1, 2021 - 12:30pm

Monday, February 1, 2021 through Tuesday, February 2, 2021. Read by Norman Gilliland.

Chauncey C. Olin recounts the activities of abolitionists in southeastern Wisconsin and the flight of slave Caroline Quarles via the Underground Railroad in 1842. Norman Gilliland reads.

(Apple Manor Press; ASIN : B00LS68FZC)

Theme: "Summerland", William...

Emotional Investment Jobs Have Been Exploited, Author Explains

February 1, 2021 - 6:00am

Employees deserve more than what they're getting, according to journalist Sarah Jaffe's new book, "Work Won't Love You Back: How Devotion to Our Jobs Keeps Us Exploited, Exhausted and Alone."

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Never Write In The Language Of The Colonizer

'We Need To Hang Out' Author Discusses Why Adult Friendships Are So Important

Long Way Round by John Hildebrand

Want To Talk To Your Kids About Race? Start With These Publisher-Recommended Books

In 'Beginners,' Author Makes The Case To Never Stop Learning Something New

American Dialogue by Joseph J Ellis

Wausau Woman To Distribute Black History Children's Books After Fundraiser Exceeds Goal

Make Way For Liberty by Jeff Kannel

The Olin Album by Chauncey C. Olin

Emotional Investment Jobs Have Been Exploited, Author Explains

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