The Bookbag

What We're Reading...and How

A biweekly series where we discuss books—and the forms they take—that are getting us through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

The Bookbag is created by a rotating cast of HH Alums.

The series is edited by English PhD Student Megan E. Fox.

If you're interested in contributing, reach out to us at holdinghistory@wisc.edu.

Jan 19, 20214 min read

"Station 11" with Kaylee Sorrells

Welcome to the fourth installment of Holding History’s Bookbag: a series discussing the books - and the forms they take - that are...

Nov 23, 20206 min read

"Here" with Julia Buskirk

This interview with Julia Buskirk, author and illustrator of the Water Lines series, dives into her reading of the graphic novel "Here."

Jul 13, 20204 min read

"The Bone People" with Ellen Wieland

Welcome to the second installment of Holding History’s Bookbag: a biweekly series discussing the books - and the forms they take - that...

Jun 9, 20204 min read

"Fear and Trembling" with Ilango Villoth

HH alum Sam Landowski interviews HH alum Ilango Villoth about what he's reading during quarantine.