Hi everyone! My name is Avery Simone and I am a first year graduate student in the English M.A. program. I completed my BA in English and Comparative Literature at SDSU and am very excited to be continuing my education at the university. 

Like most of you I’m sure, I’ve dedicated my education to books and literature, which is why I am so interested in taking this class. My favorite genre is fiction with The Great Gatsby being my favorite piece of classical literature (recognizing that much of the novel’s substance was taken from Zelda Fitzgerald) and If We Were Villains being my favorite contemporary novel. Something I am interested in exploring in this class is how a novel acquires the status of being a classic and how literary “canons” are formed. I’m looking forward to this class with you all!

Additionally, for anyone interested in publishing, writing or a creative outlet, I also run a magazine on campus! Femininomenon Magazine’s mission is to amplify the voices, experiences, and art of women, gender nonconforming, and all creative individuals. Though much of our work centers on female empowerment, all are welcome to join our magazine and submit works to our writing, photography, and/or art teams. Below are the links to the magazine and GroupMe for anyone interested in joining 🙂

Femininomenon’s Website: https://femmemag.wixsite.com/mysite

Femininomenon’s GroupMe: https://groupme.com/join_group/108618690/EORV2Eh9