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Aria Lynn-Skov

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Aria Lynn-Skov is a junior at South Eugene High School in Eugene, Oregon, where she is co-president of both the Amnesty International chapter and the Jewish Student Union. She is also passionate about journalism and is co-editor-in-chief of her school’s newspaper. She plays trumpet in her school’s band and is on her school’s debate team. Outside of school, she dances and she volunteers at her local library. She loves reading and writing, and in 2019 started a book blog, Book Nook Bits. In her free time, Aria can be found biking, reading historical fantasy, and hanging out with her cats. 

Blog Posts

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How Vulnerability Makes My Writing Stronger

Aria Lynn-Skov

The moment I write with any vulnerability, I second-guess every opinion. Overcoming my fear and writing about my vulnerability has made me a better writer. 

Topics: Non-Fiction
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Let's Make BBYO Gender Inclusive

Aria Lynn-Skov

The gendered nature of BBYO has made it more difficult for me to connect with my Jewish identity and to find a community where I feel like I belong. 

Topics: Feminism
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Authentic Representation in "The Gilded Wolves"

Aria Lynn-Skov

My love for the novel is due to the care that Roshani Chokshi took in writing a diverse cast of characters whose identities are important but aren’t their defining features.  

Topics: Fiction, Publishing
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Education, Activism, and Anarchy: Examining Emma Goldman’s Legacy

Aria Lynn-Skov

Balancing the good with the questionable doesn’t mean we should ignore the harder parts of history, but in the end, it’s important to focus on what we can learn from them.

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Understanding My Identity Through Books

Aria Lynn-Skov

Every day I find new books to read, and I know that they will continue to help expand my understanding of my own identity, and of the world around me.

Topics: Fiction, Non-Fiction

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Jewish Women's Archive. "Aria Lynn-Skov." (Viewed on October 4, 2024) <https://jwa.org/blog/author/lynn-skov-aria>.