- A brief and amusing history of onscreen periods. (Vulture)
- This story—about the first licensed female architect, Mary Mahony Griffin—is pretty fascinating. (Messy Nessy Chic)
- And here’s the story of sculptor Augusta Savage—the only Black artist to contribute work to the 1939 World’s Fair, and an important figure in the Harlem Renaissance. (NY Times)
- An appreciation of children’s book author Beverly Cleary, who died last week at the ripe old age of 104. (Vulture)
- The 30 best book covers of the year so far. (Print)
- This week’s episode of Everything is Fine is well worth it, if you haven’t had a listen. We’re talking to author/activist Mia Birdsong about the importance of community and what it really means to have a successful life.
- On Monday, Arkansas passed a bill that prohibits doctors from providing gender-affirming healthcare for trans kids, which is just atrocious. Here’s how you can help fight it. (Elle)
- Well this is cool: the Louvre has put its massive collection of art online. (Kottke)
- 22 notable albums coming out in April. (A.V. Club)
- A history of actors playing against type. (The Ringer)
- This piece—about the Black designer Ann Lowe, who created Jackie Kennedy’s wedding dress—is quite worthwhile. (New Yorker)
Thanks for posting, Kim. I always enjoy these links. Wishing you and your family a Happy Passover.
Small piece of info the article on Marion Mahony Griffith missed: after returning from Australia she settled in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago, an area at the northernmost part of the city that is adjacent to Lake Michigan. A small beach and park in the area were named after her in 2014 following a suggestion from the Australian Consul.
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Looking forward to these links (as always). I am not a religious person, but I have never met a Cadbury mini chocolate egg I didn’t love which, for me, is the whole point of Easter. Hope everyone has a pleasant weekend!
I adored this week’s podcast with Mia Birdsong and am hoping to read her book with my book group. Thank you for introducing her to me!
..introducing me to her. Wishful thinking the other way around.