By Babs van Es “You are just too young to understand.” Most people have heard some version of this sentence while growing up, whether from parents, teachers, or other adults around us. Children are often assumed to be incapable of understanding the complexities of the adult, so-called “real” world, that is filled with fear, instability,…

by E.M. Colazingari Home in Novecento (Baricco 1994): Between Mobility and Permanence The transatlantic passage for many European migrants of the 20th century was seen as a dynamic act of radical change in their identity, lifestyle, and, at times, social status. As these changing elements require an act of physical and psychological passage, these migrants…

Written by:Dylan Veerbeek – Transnational Literature Essay Blogpost Introduction The 2020 Curaçaoan film Buladó, directed by Eché Janga, presents a coming-of-age story that explores identity, family conflict, spirituality, and belonging within the cultural landscape of Curaçao. At its center is Kenza, a young girl who grows up between two contrasting worlds represented by the men…

Written by: Sara Ligtvoet Originally Published June 2025 Once upon a time, there was a princess named Snow White, and she was exceptionally beautiful—as women, especially princesses, are expected to be. But as nice as it is to meet this standard, it also meant a great danger awaited her, as the queen could not bear to…