Paola Manzano
Bio:
Paola Manzano is a Puerto Rican writer majoring in English Lit at the University of Puerto Rico. Her love for writing came from being infatuated with classic literature. She is passionate about her culture and protective of her island. Therefore loves to hike, surf, and explore nature; she considers herself a nomad. She is looking forward to pouring out all that
passion into her writing for NYC Tastemakers and is immensely grateful for being a part of this beautifully diverse team.
Bestselling Books of 2023
And while every book reader has an individualized perspective on what makes a good book, sometimes there are books that appeal to the satisfaction of every type of reader. Getting into a reading with no idea what to expect can be a rush that most readers enjoy. However, every now ...
Classic Literature That Changed My Life
Classic literature also reveals our dark history and possibly dark present in a way that whitewashed history books do not. This can be seen in books like The Scarlett Letter, which reveals the way a women’s sexuality was seen back then, or To Kill a Mockingbird, which holds the unfortunately ...
Most Banned Books in the U.S. Is It Necessary?
For decades society has been a victim of censorship, whitewashing, and banning. Either history is told a different way, or it is retold in hushed tones. As if shouting, it would erupt mass chaos and destruction. Book banning can be seen in two ways: either an attempt at shielding younger ...
