Of all the interview questions I’d prepared for, I didn’t think of this one: "Why are you a writer?”

My sister went to seminary in Jerusalem after graduating high school, both geographically and symbolically far from her Charlotte roots.

Every good dystopian novel is about a character who questions the system. In this way, Betty Friedan is like my favorite characters: Katniss, Tris, Jonas. 

My Judaism guides me to use my words in order to lead a mindful life of gratitude.

The length of your hemline doesn’t matter as long as you choose it for yourself and you accept those who choose differently.