#ooligan

“The power of representative literature is clear. When housed in an environment that also fosters positive intersectional conversations and community, this representative literature can move mountains. Challenging hate, challenging oppression, and challenging hierarchy is particularly important at such a transitional moment in our country’s political history. Allowing tourism and “shock value” to potentially ruin such a powerful entity as In Other Words is nothing short of a tragic loss: we need feminism, now more than ever. We need books, we need readers, and we need these books and readers to both spread their knowledge and use it to benefit the world. As this Portland staple seeks to expand its impact, transitioning to become In Other Words Feminist Community Center, it is our responsibility as lovers of literature and proponents of true representation to support and advocate for the necessity of this safer space. It is a call to action for us all.“ 

My lovely friend Ruth Tenzer Feldman, author of Ooligan Press' upcoming young adult fiction novel, Blue Thread, interviewed me for a blog post located on the book's shiny new website. Go read it and check out the book, releasing February 2012! It's available for preorder here.

The PSU Vanguard ran a short but informative and balanced article on the state of Ooligan Press and my former grad program. And it gives this kick-ass human being...

program Interim Director Abbey Gaterud, a little time in the much-deserved spotlight. Go Abbey!