Links Galore

Lots of good links today.

More evidence that teen years mater: study finds that teens who establish positive peer connections do better later on.
Fascinating article on Louise Fitzhugh and the relationship between clothing and sexuality in Harriet the Spy.
Not too surprised to see To Kill a Mockingbird voted as the Great American Novel.
Still unsure about this whole Goodreads/Amazon thing.
The Doctor: Literary Hero. (My favorite has to be his encounter with Agatha Christie.)
A list of fictional characters who would make terrible boyfriends in real life. I’d add Maxim de Winter and the Wizard Howl. (I know, I love Howl as a character, too, but he got super lucky with Sophie.)
William Shakespeare: grain hoarder!
Your agent doesn’t need to be a social media “rock star.” They have to be a kick-ass agent for you and your book.
My haiku-loving heart digs these unintentional poetry from the New York Times. (H/Y Elizabeth Brenner)
When I’m an eccentric billionaire, I’m going to do a world tour inspired by children’s books.
“Those leaves are totally foxed!” and other book anatomy terms.
Are you an urban fantasy fan, or do you prefer alternate worlds? The Hub looks at the different categories of fantasy.
Be an activist for library and early literacy resources!