Anya Groner

Anya Groner’s stories and essays can be read in journals including The Atlantic, Guernica, Meridian, Ninth Letter and the Oxford American. She teaches writing at Loyola University in New Orleans and is currently at work on a novel. To read more of her work, visit www.anyagroner.com.

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Essays

Papa Can’t Buy You A Brand New Earth

In the lullaby “Hush Little Baby,” a singer tries to quiet a child by promising to give her a slew of new things. “Papa’s gonna buy you a mocking bird,” she croons, “And if that mocking bird don’t sing / Papa’s gonna buy you a diamond ring.” The transaction is desperate. Rewards are offered, and […]

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