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Author Tommy Orange Dazzles Again
Please check out my interview with Tommy Orange about his second magical novel, Wandering Stars, in April's Diablo Magazine.
’Round We Go: Take a spin through history on the beautifully restored Tilden Park carousel.
The carousel is more than a trip back to our best childhood birthday parties: It’s a piece of history, quite literally in our own backyard, and it is celebrating 75 years in the East Bay this year.
Sanaz Masoumi PNCA MFA'24 Reflects Literature and Culture in Her Wearable Art
MFA candidate Sanaz Masoumi showed off her designs at Portland's Fashion Week, earning her acclaim and an invitation to New York's prestigious Fashion Week.
Short Story: Joie to the World
Please enjoy my short story "Joie to the World" awarded second place in Lilith Magazine's 2023 fiction competition. They printed it in their fall edition.
Master Storyteller and Theatrical Wizard Michael Curry's Creations Nearly Defy Description
Designer. Puppet master. Self-taught engineer. Many terms describe Michael Curry BFA'81, whose creations graced the stages of The Lion King, Frozen on Broadway, Super Bowl XLIX, the Olympics, and more. How does the Pacific Northwest College of Art grad dream these things up?
Science Queen: Sonya Schuh's cutting-edge research tracks the hidden toxins in everyday consumer goods
Saint Mary's Professor Sonya Schuh's research on the toxins hidden in cosmetics and personal products has been featured in HBO's series Not So Pretty.
Oakland-Born Tommy Orange Debuts His First Novel About Urban Native Americans
I interview Tommy Orange about his New York Times Bestselling debut novel, There There.
Girls Go Glamping: A Trip to Mendocino Grove
Looking for your next Girls' Trip? "Girls Go Glamping" will take you to Mendocino Grove, where the camping is glam and the top-notch bed, ocean view, green forest, and friendly people will welcome you. Don't miss nearby beaches, outrigger canoeing on the bay, and nearby Fort Bragg for small-town warmth (and divine ice cream).
Author Mitali Perkins Pursues Her Passion
Bay Area author Mitali Perkin's Rickshaw Girl is now a magical film.
Steph Littlebird BFA'15 Strives to Change Lives With Her Art
Steph Littlebird speaks truth through art, addressing concerns faced by other native artists, and her career has taken off. Discover her new illustrations for the book, My Powerful Hair (Abrams), about Indigenous people in Oregon.
Reads for the Season: New Books With Local Ties
Check out these new books by Bay Area authors just in time for fall reading.
Professor of the Year Ted Tsukahara: Serving the Common Good
Always humble and quietly charming, Integral Tutor Ted Tsukahara ’62, AFSC, PhD, has been named Saint Mary’s Professor of the Year for his invaluable service to the College for almost 30years. T
Hot Type: Relax on the Beach With These Page-Turners by Local Authors
Check out these current releases by local Bay Area authors.
Immigrant Stories: Who Holds the Microphone and Why?
In her Fulbright research, Professor Helga Lenart-Cheng studies how societies use, misuse, and abuse immigrant storytelling.