When authors refer to other great works, people, and events, it’s usually not accidental. Put on your super-sleuth hat and figure out why.
Literary and Philosophical References
- Jennings Michael Burch, They Cage the Animals at Night (5.4)
- Judith Viorst, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (15.23)
- Molly Fumia (34.5)
- Lemony Snicket, A Series of Unfortunate Events (36.11)
Historical References
- Anne Frank (2.10)
- Alfred Dreyfus (27.12)
- Josephine Baker (27.12)
- Ansel Adams (43.1)
- Dorothea Lange (43.1)
Pop Culture References
- The Beatles, "Julia" (6.22)
- Avatar (6.33)
- Dixie Chicks (27.12)
- James Bond (27.13)
- Shrek the Third (32.28)
- The Corrs (39.10)
- U2 (39.10)
- Hairspray (39.10)
- Black-Eyed Peas (41.10)
- Lifehouse, "You and Me" (50.30)
- Neil Diamond, "Sweet Caroline" (50.30)