We’ve all heard the same line before, “Books are a dying industry…”
Author: Elizabeth Guffin
Elizabeth Guffin
Elizabeth Guffin is a senior majoring in Human Resources Management. She spent much of her youth participating in the Story Time program in her hometown, which involved a 3 point prong to fighting illiteracy by presenting someone reading the book, others acting it out, and gifting the book at the end to at risk children. She has also volunteered with the Literacy Council, helping with reading workshops. For four years, she worked in a popular chain bookstore. When not working or studying, she enjoys writing and reading books to review on her bookstragram - CoziestCornerReads.
Every second Saturday of the month, right outside of the Pizitz Food Hall on 19th Street, you’ll find yourself among artists and art fans alike as the community comes together for the Birmingham Art Crawl. Founders Miranda McPherson and Richard Burton started Art Crawl in 2014 to provide regular community art events that serve as a way to secure profitable and unique opportunities for artists and makers and create opportunities for the Birmingham community to support the arts in the city. You can find a variety of different artists and makers selling their work at Art Walk from spell jars by Iron and Magic Art to fashion and…
As we all learn how to live in a post-pandemic world after having vaccines, Pride Month is going in full force after having to be on a smaller scale due to shutdowns last summer. Whether you find yourself at parades and festivals or being more comfortable staying home, we’ve got a list of books to help you celebrate the month. The Guncle by Steven Rowley Patrick, or Gay Uncle Patrick (GUP for short), is a once-famous sitcom actor whose life is changed drastically when he becomes the primary caregiver for his niece Maisie and nephew Grant. The story is full of heartfelt…