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Marilyn Sides

Marilyn Sides's stories have appeared in the 1990 O. Henry Prize Stories, The Kenyon Review, and Yellow Silk. Her collection of short stories, The Island of the Mapmaker's Wife & Other Tales, was published in 1996. She teaches literature and creative writing at Wellesley College in Massachusetts.

Books for Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month this February, we are highlighting essential fiction and nonfiction for students, teachers, and parents to share and discuss this month and beyond. Join Penguin Random House Education in celebrating the contributions of Black authors and illustrators by exploring the titles here: BLACK HISTORY – MIDDLE SCHOOL BLACK HISTORY –

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