Internets I Read

A running collection of interesting links found around the web, loosely organized by topic. Updated when something catches my eye.

Curating a personal collection of links and articles from across the web has become a quiet practice of intentional discovery. Rather than passively scrolling through endless feeds, this approach treats each link as a small artifact worth saving and revisiting. The act of gathering these pieces—essays, reviews, interviews, critical analyses—creates a personal archive of ideas that resonate. It is a way of paying attention, of marking what matters in a moment when information moves too fast to absorb. Over time, these collections reveal patterns in what captures curiosity, offering a gentle map of evolving interests and the questions that keep surfacing again and again.

Diversity in children's and young adult literature remains a vital conversation within library and information science. Readers benefit enormously when they encounter stories that reflect a wide range of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. Advocacy for inclusive books has grown into a sustained movement, with librarians, educators, authors, and illustrators working together to ensure that all young people can see themselves in the pages they read. Critical analysis of representation—whether examining Indigenous portrayals, disability narratives, or queer characters—helps the literary community move beyond surface-level inclusion toward authentic, nuanced storytelling that respects the complexity of lived experience.

The practice of reading widely across genres and perspectives is itself a form of ongoing education. Every book, article, or blog post carries the potential to shift understanding, challenge assumptions, or deepen empathy. For those who work with books and readers professionally, staying curious about what others are reading and recommending becomes part of a larger commitment to intellectual growth. Following thoughtful critics and community-driven review spaces allows for a richer sense of what is being published, discussed, and debated. This kind of reading is less about keeping up with trends and more about staying open to voices that might otherwise go unheard.

Maintaining a personal space on the internet for sharing links and reflections feels almost like tending a small garden. It requires regular attention but rewards with small discoveries and quiet connections. The format is unhurried—no algorithm dictates what appears or when. Each addition is chosen deliberately, offered without expectation of engagement or virality. This slower rhythm suits the kind of content that benefits from context: a link accompanied by a few thoughts, a recommendation grounded in genuine enthusiasm. Over time, these humble collections become a record of what one person found meaningful enough to pass along, link by link.