Emily Barton
(she/her/hers)
- Associate Professor of Creative Writing
- Chair of Creative Writing
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Emily Barton Essay Published in "Tablet"
Associate Professor of Creative Writing Emily Barton publishes a 2,500-word essay on Rabbi Delphine Horvilleur, the leader of Liberal Judaism in France, and on her book Living with Our Dead, newly translated into English.
Emily Barton Review Published in the "Times Literary Supplement"
Associate Professor of Creative Writing Emily Barton reviews Lina Wolff's new novel, The Devil's Grip, for the Times Literary Supplement (London).
Emily Barton Review Published in "The New York Times Book Review"
Associate Professor of Creative Writing Emily Barton publishes her review of Maria Hummel’s new novel, Goldenseal, in The New York Times Book Review.
Emily Barton Book Review Published in "Times of London"
Emily Barton reviews Vigdis Hjorth's new novel, "Is Mother Dead," for the Times of London.
Emily Barton and Oberlin College Students Visit Westlake School
Professor Emily Barton, along with seniors Dora Neiden and Helenor Harris-Evans, visited the Westlake fourth-grade classroom of Ms. Erin Vanek to observe and respond to student presentations on which element of storytelling is most important. Each student had chosen an element of craft (such as character, plot, or point of view) and prepared a PowerPoint presentation to argue their point, using specific examples from source texts. Professor Barton, Neiden, and Harris-Evans were amazed at the nuance of the students' arguments and their passion in arguing them.
Emily Barton Essay Published in "Asterix Journal"
Emily Barton publishes an essay, "Spaceship," in Mothers Unearthed: The Aster(ix) Climate Issue. The essay is only available in the print edition.
Emily Barton Publishes Review in "Times Literary Supplement"
Associate Professor of Creative Writing Emily Barton publishes a review of two of Mieko Kawakami's novels in the Times Literary Supplement.
Emily Barton contributes to NJ Monthly article
Associate Professor of Creative Writing Emily Barton contributes to a NJ Monthly article on author G. Willow Wilson.
Emily Barton Contributes to Article
Assistant Professor of Creative Writing Emily Barton contributed to a Yahoo News article on the future of college education.
Emily Barton Reviews Novel
Assistant Professor of Creative Writing Emily Barton reviewed Kiran Millwood Hargrave's novel "The Mercies" for the New York Times.
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This Week in Photos: Tiny, but Mighty
After a five minute delay to the start of the program, Public Services Librarian Kathleen Abromeit inches her way to the back of the conservatory library, then pauses. “Should we give it another five minutes,” she asks, looking around the room. She’s excited. After a two-year hiatus Abromeit will announce the library’s first Tiny Ref Desk Concert. The program’s return also serves as inspiration for this week’s photo series.
Teaching in the New Normal: The Practice of Writing with Emily Barton
Students in Barton's course create a digital anthology that will live online indefinitely.
This Week in Photos: January 29
Although Winter Term 2020 is complete there are still so many photogenic and inspiring moments to share. In this photo series, we visit Lake Erie; Hall Annex 100 for a theater workshop with director Joey Rizzolo; Peters Hall for an elementary Russian class; the Ninde Scholars at Oberlin High School; and a chance to sport a terrific pair of 3D-printed snow glasses.