Word of the day: bibliophile. Meaning: A lover of books. Used in a sentence: As a bibliophile, Alana Rowan found her future in the study of literature. With her mother’s influence, Rowan’s childhood was filled with the magic of stories. “My mom is an English teacher. She teaches elementary school English. She teaches fourth and fifth grade. She always instilled a … [Read more...] about Exploring literary worlds and ideas
Langston Hughes is most commonly associated with the Harlem Renaissance, but he spent his early life in the Midwest. Dr. Matthew Calihman, associate professor in the English department, said, "I do think Missouri is important to him," noting that regional geography and events often emerged in Hughes' writing. Visiting scholar and documentarian Dr. Carmaletta Williams will … [Read more...] about Explore the Midwestern roots of a literary icon