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When people think of those who sailed the seas before the 21st century, they often think of men and masculine pirates. However, there were many women just as capable of operating and commanding ships back then.
Deb Caletti, a National Book Award Finalist and Printz Honor recipient, chatted with PW about her novel The Epic Story of Every Living Thing, the worry and distress faced by so many young people today, and how writing helped her through the most challenging months of the pandemic. (Sponsored)
Is it too soon? What’s the best way to incorporate it? Am I lying if I don’t? Author Deb Caletti discusses the tricky issue of whether or not writers should write about the pandemic in fiction.
Historically, maritime careers were considered for men only. Back in the day, a woman was more likely to be seen as the figurehead carved on the bowsprit of a boat rather than as a deckhand or captain. In the 1700s, some sailors believed having a...
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