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Evangeline Lawson, writer, content creator, educator, and researcher, is a native of Southern California. Her writings have appeared in The Washington Post, The Guardian, V-Day, The Progressive and the anthology 2020: The Year That Changed America. She is currently working on a collection of essays and a novel. Evangeline is also the producer of “vangieluvsbooks” a digital space for lovers of books, based on her exclusive reviews of new, classic, and forgotten titles. Additionally she is co-producer of the forthcoming documentary film When We Free The World, which tackles the topic “what is a man?” in the aftermath of the #MeToo movement. Evangeline is a graduate of UCLA, and has a Master’s degree from Azusa Pacific University.

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For years, I have explored various forms of expression through writing, reading, and fashion styling. Only recently, have I decided to merge all of these passions into one platform in order to promote literature (both contemporary and classic) and inspire others to use their creative voice.

Holiday Gift Guide Series: If You Loved Sula

Evangeline Lawson

Dec 28, 2021
1 min

Holiday Gift Guide Series: If You Loved Sula

If you loved Sula... FEATURING: Sugar by Bernice L. McFadden If you loved Sula, you must love novels with strong female characters written by a dynamic woman who does not shy away from the complexities of relationships between women. If that is you, then I highly recommend Sugar by Bernice L. McFadden. Both Sula and Sugar take place in small towns full of people with otherwise small minds, when someone "appears" who does not fit into their script. The analysis of who determin

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Holiday Gift Guide Series: The Other Letters in B.I.P.O.C

Evangeline Lawson

Dec 27, 2021
1 min

Holiday Gift Guide Series: The Other Letters in B.I.P.O.C

The Other Letters in B.I.P.O.C. FEATURING: There There by Tommy Orange and The Very Inside Edited by Sharon Lim-Hing It is important to recognize that cultures outside of our own exist. When we give space to the voices of others, we amplify them, giving them recognition of a full human experience, as opposed to one limited by stereotypes and misinformation. Even though one was a novel while the other was an anthology, what I appreciated about both There There and The Very Ins

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Holiday Gift Guide Series: Want to Genre Jump?

Evangeline Lawson

Dec 26, 2021
1 min

Holiday Gift Guide Series: Want to Genre Jump?

Want to genre jump? FEATURING: Intimations and Grand Union: Stories by Zadie Smith I love writers who are not confined to the limits of one genre. They stretch themselves while increasing their reach to a broader audience. But here's why I really love genre jumping authors: the beauty of the language typically transfers from fiction to nonfiction which makes for a more enjoyable read (Translation: less boring). Which I recommend for those who traditionally avoid nonfiction fo

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Holiday Gift Guide Series: Most Entertaining Read of 2021

Evangeline Lawson

Dec 23, 2021
1 min

Holiday Gift Guide Series: Most Entertaining Read of 2021

Most entertaining read FEATURING: Long Division by Kiese Laymon The language. The metaphors. The humor! All in combination, made Long Division by Kiese Laymon my most entertaining read of 2021. It wasn't absent of thought-provoking narratives, but the witty dialogue is what got me. The characters described so impeccably that you could see them, and the use of elements that reinforced all of this— magical realism, time travel; the fact that this book was presented in two p

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Holiday Gift Guide Series: Want to be a Stronger Ally

Evangeline Lawson

Dec 22, 2021
1 min

Holiday Gift Guide Series: Want to be a Stronger Ally

Want to be a stronger ally? FEATURING: Pet by Awkaeke Emezi Jam is a trans teen embraced by her parents and best friend as well as members of the community. And while that is critical to how this character is portrayed, the story is not centered on that— which gives depth to her humanity, instead of focusing solely on her gender identity. The story, however, focuses on accountability when one member of the community harms another. What personal responsibility do we have? But

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Holiday Gift Guide Series: Want to excite a young person to read?

Evangeline Lawson

Dec 20, 2021
1 min

Holiday Gift Guide Series: Want to excite a young person to read?

Want to excite a young person to read? FEATURING: Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds What is great about all of the stories by Jason Reynolds is his ability to capture the reader early on and keep them in his grasp for the duration of the read. There's always deeper meaning. But not so deep, where he loses people. Which is why I recommend Long Way Down as a good way to excite a young person into reading. The story deals with emotion and grief, but also the grappling that yo

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Holiday Gift Guide Series: Prefer Audiobooks

Evangeline Lawson

Dec 17, 2021
1 min

Holiday Gift Guide Series: Prefer Audiobooks

Prefer Audiobooks? FEATURING: Passing by Nella Larsen If you find yourself wanting to read but don't have the time, then audiobooks may be a great alternative to traditional reading. However, not all audiobooks are created equal and not all story-telling translates into the audio medium. Passing, by Nella Larsen is an exception. The narrator being Tessa Thompson, with her smoky but silky delivery doesn't hurt at all, but I find that this is one of the stories that is e

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