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Author: Ava Russell
Giving Tuesday: An Interview with Mariam Raqib, Exec Dir Afghanistan Samsortya
by, Ava Russell
December 2, 2014

When I met Mariam Raqib at her Boston office at Simmons College, where she teaches Political Science, she welcomed me in with a warm, calming presence. From her gentle demeanor, one would never anticipate the weight of Mariam life’s story nor the power of her life’s mission. When she speaks about her organization and her work in Eastern Afghanistan, though, she does so with great… [Read More]

Filed Under: Afghanistan Samsortya, Figs, Mariam Raqib, Mulberry trees, poultry program, Reforestation, seedlings, Simmons College, solar-powered wells, trees, women's economic empowerment
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“Why Not New York?”: My Love of Books Led Me to Boston
by, Ava Russell
October 21, 2014

For many recent college graduates, or really anyone with big aspirations, New York City is the destination – and was the destination for most of my friends graduating from college this past May. New York also has the reputation of being the book publishing epicenter of the East Coast. Searching for jobs online on Publishers Marketplace or MediaBistro, many entry-level jobs posted are based in New… [Read More]

Filed Under: book jobs, bookstores, Boston, Boston Book Festival, Cambridge, World's Only Curious George Store
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NetGalley Provides a New Kind of Book Review
by, Ava Russell
August 1, 2014

In the modern publishing world, there are many new challenges authors face in promoting their books, but there are also many new avenues to aid in digital marketing of forthcoming releases. NetGalley provides a resource for authors and publishers to accumulate quality reviews from relevant readers, an essential pre-publishing marketing step. Strong early praise from a notable reviewer can draw in significantly more readers once… [Read More]

Filed Under: American Booksellers Association, digital galley, Independent Book Publishers Association, INscribe Digital, Larson Publications, NetGalley, reviews
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Writers & Books in Rochester
by, Ava Russell
June 20, 2014

In a three-story former police precinct on University Avenue in the heart of Rochester’s Neighborhood of the Arts, you’ll find a bustling center of activity: a group of older folks heading upstairs for their workshop on memoir writing, a bunch of eight-year-olds, notebooks and pencils in hand, stepping out to find magical creatures in the Eastman Gardens, and laughter bursting from an improv comedy class… [Read More]

Filed Under: Gell Center, Naples, Online Courses, Rochester, Writers & Books
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An Intern’s Thoughts on Internships
by, Ava Russell
August 13, 2013

College students these days are incredibly well versed in the post-grad talk. I can’t count on my hands how many times I’ve received the “good luck with that” look after I tell people I’m an English literature major with a studio art minor. And, I must admit, for good reason. It’s hardly a secret that it’s a tough time to find employment. There are expectations… [Read More]

Filed Under: Business, Community, Finger Lakes, intern, Publishing
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Ithaca: A Book Lover’s Paradise
by, Ava Russell
July 9, 2013

Ithaca, New York is more than just “Gorges.” Luminosity recently released a study deeming Ithaca the smartest city in America based on cognitive training exercises. A thriving, progressive college town, Ithaca is certainly a center for learning and growth. But what else makes it such a hotspot for brain power? Ithaca boasts a community of writers, readers, and researchers; one that makes our small city… [Read More]

Filed Under: For the Love of Books, Ithaca, Local authors, local bookstores, Readers, used books
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