Bookstores have long been a place of inclusion, comfort and community, and the independent bookstores in Ithaca are no different.

Co-host seniors Emma Kersting and Clare Shanahan dive into the latest stories in news, sports and life and culture at The Ithacan. This week, Kersting and Shanahan spoke with first-year reporter Kaeleigh Banda and sophomore Assistant Sports Editor Billy Wood.

Books are a critical tool for educating people on diverse experiences and perspectives, promoting representation and informing critical conversations.