Literature
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Book review: 'Smile and Look Pretty' a girl-power rallying cry
Feb 20, 2022 6:15 am - "Smile and Look Pretty" by Amanda Pellegrino (Park Row) Enter Cate's office. It's where she thought she'd be vetting out the next Great American Novel. I...
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Book review: Tessa Hadley pens subtle, seductive novel of '60s
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Goddard schools collecting books for children who have noneFeb 19, 2022 4:00 am - To help bridge the gap of literacy access for underprivileged children, the Goddard schools in the Chicago area are collecting children's books. Continuing now through F...
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Constable: Bob Odenkirk realizes his life in Naperville and beyond is all good, manFeb 19, 2022 12:00 am - Having spent nearly 13 years portraying Saul Goodman, a strip-mall lawyer with a knack for fixing things, Bob Odenkirk agrees to this interview provided we take care of ...
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For National Poetry Month, Aurora Downtown hosts call for poemsFeb 16, 2022 10:00 pm - In honor of National Poetry Month this April, Aurora Downtown is hosting a call for poems. The theme is "Rebirth" and poems will be reviewed by the city's poet laureate....
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McHenry High School starts a new Writers Week traditionFeb 16, 2022 10:00 pm - McHenry High School was buzzing with words last week from the inaugural Writers Week celebration of writing and literature that was punctuated by the annual Poetry Slam ...
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Review: Sheila Heti offers a story strained by the surreal
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Palatine High's Advancement of Black Leaders display features student art, inspirational wordsFeb 15, 2022 5:00 am - Palatine High's Advancement of Black Leaders display features student art, inspirational words
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Book review: Chuck Klosterman deep dives into 'The Nineties'
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Review: Boss-level girl revolution '~Smile and Look Pretty'