Simpson College English Department

04/19/2022

Please help me in congratulating these outstanding English majors!

02/22/2022

An article I, the UGA, found while looking at current events in the literature world. What are your thoughts?

Few parents are demanding censorship but rightwing politicians are passing restrictive laws nevertheless

02/15/2022

Arisa White will the the first of this semester's Poets & Writers series! Join the English Department in listening to White read "Who's Your Daddy" and answering questions!
Sign up here for the zoom meeting: https://simpson.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcpdOmurDIpHtOXNO-g2e5Ecdp03i85hNsK

01/26/2022

In honor of season 2 of Netflix's "The Witcher," here is the order you should read the books!

Discover the books that inspired the game. Soon to be a series from Netflix. Available now in bookstores.

01/26/2022

I know it is now week 3 of the new semester and week 4 of the new year, but I want to take this time and wish everyone good luck and a happy New Year! I hope 2022 brings everyone more joy, happiness, and good health than we've seen these past years.
I would also like everyone to keep on the lookout for new and exciting things that the English Department will be hosting!

11/11/2021

Want to commemorate those who fought and served in the military? Looking for good books to read on Veterans Day? Click the link below for a list!
https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/veterans-day

11/04/2021

Booker Prize winner of 2021 is....... Damon Galgut and his book, "The Promise"! If you missed the ceremony, here it is from Eric Karl Anderson, who also interviews the winner after the ceremony. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9r4WhDfayg
❤️❤️ Just an fyi, the ceremony starts at 7:07 in the video if you would like to skip him giving a brief overview of the books nominated and the opening of an bottle of champagne.

11/04/2021

Don't forget--November 8th is the first Poet's & Writers event this school year, kicking it off with Shana Youngdahl and her book, "As Many Nows As I Can Get," at 7pm on zoom! Remember to register--https://simpson.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0pduCrrD0pGdLdwXpfPWkmNtACmoi3zpmu

10/28/2021

Sharing as the time keeps drawing near for the first Poet's & Writers event of the year.

A reminder of the upcoming Poets & Writers event on November 8th at 7pm on zoom! This will be the first one this year and we will be kicking it off with Shana Youngdahl, author of "As Many Nows As I Can Get." Don't be afraid to join at any time, but make sure to register so you can!

Register here: https://simpson.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0pduCrrD0pGdLdwXpfPWkmNtACmoi3zpmu

10/19/2021

A reminder of the upcoming Poets & Writers event on November 8th at 7pm on zoom! This will be the first one this year and we will be kicking it off with Shana Youngdahl, author of "As Many Nows As I Can Get." Don't be afraid to join at any time, but make sure to register so you can!

Register here: https://simpson.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0pduCrrD0pGdLdwXpfPWkmNtACmoi3zpmu

10/12/2021

The English Department at Simpson College kicks off the 2021-22 Poets & Writers Series next month, welcoming novelist Shana Youngdahl to read on November 8 at 7 p.m. (Zoom). Her first novel, As Many Nows As I Can Get, is the story of a seemingly grounded girl who's pulled into a lightning-strike romance with an electric-charged boy, and the enormity of the aftermath. Smart, bold, and emotionally deep, Shana Youngdahl's debut explores grief, guilt, and reconciling who you think you need to be with the person you've been all along. Her writing has been compared to John Green's (The Fault in Our Stars) and has been warmly received by young adult readers and grown-up fans alike.

Shana will read and take questions about writing, her books, and life as a writer on November 8 at 7 p.m. This event is free of charge, and will be held over Zoom. Registration in advance is required.

You can tag Shana on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shanayoungdahl/ and link to the Pageturners website, which has her book for sale: https://pageturnersbookstore.com/item/3bfSPEKfdTeAXGwbJyl_sw. Finally, Penguin/Random House has this excerpt from the novel available on their website, another great way to get people interested: http://www.penguinteen.com/fridayreads-as-many-nows-as-i-can-get/.

10/12/2021

The English Department at Simpson College kicks off the 2021-22 Poets & Writers Series next month, welcoming novelist Shana Youngdahl to read on November 8 at 7 p.m. (Zoom). Her first novel, As Many Nows As I Can Get, is the story of a seemingly grounded girl who's pulled into a lightning-strike romance with an electric-charged boy, and the enormity of the aftermath. Smart, bold, and emotionally deep, Shana Youngdahl's debut explores grief, guilt, and reconciling who you think you need to be with the person you've been all along. Her writing has been compared to John Green's (The Fault in Our Stars) and has been warmly received by young adult readers and grown-up fans alike.
Shana will read and take questions about writing, her books, and life as a writer on November 8 at 7 p.m. This event is free of charge, and will be held over Zoom. Registration in advance is required.
Register here: https://simpson.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0pduCrrD0pGdLdwXpfPWkmNtACmoi3zpmu
Buy her book here: https://www.instagram.com/shanayoungdahl/?hl=en
Read an excerpt here: http://www.penguinteen.com/fridayreads-as-many-nows-as-i-can-get/