ARE YOU THERE, GOD? IT’S ME MARGARET Movie Casts Rachel McAdams and Abby Ryder Fortson
The film adaptation of Judy Blume’s iconic novel Are You There, God? It’s Me Margaret has cast Abby Ryder Fortson as Margaret Simon. You might recognize Fortson from the Ant-Man movies or from HBO’s Togetherness, but this will be her first starring role. Rachel McAdams will play Margaret’s mother, Barbara. More details about the film are forthcoming.
Montreal’s Black Girls Gather Book Club Brings Attention to Underappreciated Literature
A Montreal book club called Black Girls Gather is doing its part to bring attention to underappreciated Black and African authors. The club met online on Sunday to discuss African literature. They were joined by authors Rebecca Fisseha and Sarah Raughly, among others. Young book club members said they found the meeting very empowering. “I know more about myself,” said 19-year-old Jessica Williams Daley. “I feel stronger, I feel like I’m not alone.”
Brian Stelter’s HOAX Getting Major Update for June Paperback Release
For the upcoming paperback release of Brian Stelter’s Hoax: Donald Trump, Fox News, and the Dangerous Distortion of Truth, the author felt like his book needed a major update. For the paperback version, which will be published in June, Stelter will be adding around 20,000 words to the 95,000-word hardcover edition to reflect the end of Trump’s presidency.
8 of the Best Libraries to Visit Post-Pandemic
Dreaming of future travels? Here are 8 wonderful libraries to visit post-pandemic.