Friday, May 15, 2015

The Roundup with PW

Sex—the Last Taboo of YA Lit?: Not anymore. YA stories give us a portrait of sexual intimacy born of desire, of passionate love, of playfulness and fun and joy.

Writing vs. Speaking: A new study shows that writing and speaking are "quasi-independent language systems" in the brain.

Wal-Mart Taking on Amazon Prime: The Associated Press has confirmed that Wal-Mart is planning to rival Amazon Prime with its own subscription shipping service.

How Can Poetry Change the World?: 'The Washington Post' chats with poet Jane Hirshfield.

BBC to Adapt 1992 Mantel Novel: The BBC is adapting Hilary Mantel’s novel about the French Revolution, 'A Place of Greater Safety,' following its recent adaptation of her Man Booker Prize-winning Tudor novels, 'Wolf Hall' and 'Bring Up The Bodies.'

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