The Best of Catapult
10+ most popular Catapult articles, as voted by our community.
fiction | non-fiction | craft books
Catapult on Art
Catapult on Books
Theory of Knowledge
An example of the just-world phenomenon: If anyone found out, they would think I deserved it. When it’s the girl who gets hurt, they always do.
How Ambiguous Endings Lure Us In
Ambiguity in fiction, when done well, is not an escape hatch for the noncommittal writer. It’s an articulation of something otherwise impossible to articulate.
Catapult on Culture
Becoming an American Girl: Lessons from the Babysitter’s Club
An essay from Naihobe Gonzalez about immigrating from Venezuela to a mostly-white town in Georgia and finding solace in The Baby-Sitters Club book series.
Catapult on Fashion
All Clothing Is “Handmade,” Even When You Can't See It
Factory-produced clothing still requires human hands. When we pay less for our clothing, it is the cost of labor at play.
Catapult on Fiction
The Disappearance of Guy
Guy was released shortly after he was detained. His parents did their best to keep everything quiet. But already the rumors had begun.
Catapult on Hiking
On Hiking Alone | Krista Diamond
Here is my official statement on why I do most things alone: I am a lone wolf. I am comfortable with myself. Here is another explanation: There is something about me that is fundamentally unlikeable.
Catapult on Knowledge
The Obsession with “Getting Ahead” in Your Twenties Is Failing Young People
Why do we need measuring sticks like college and marriage and leaving home to track our worth?
Catapult on Mixed Reality
The Mixed-Race Fantasy Behind Kawaii Aesthetics
Toward my “Japanese Barbie,” I felt mostly indifferent.
Catapult on Pop Culture
Pop Culture’s Problem with Middle-Aged Women
Women of a certain age are still largely left out of our narratives—or else, she’s a very particular type of middle-aged woman.
Popular
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As a Disabled Cook, I Need Adaptable Recipes
When it comes to food prep, I have to be honest with myself about what I’m capable of—and, more importantly, what I’m not.
What Lies Behind the Words: On Translating While Trans
For me, the real litmus test of fluency has always been: Can I use this language to convince a native speaker that I exist?
What Lullabies Teach Us About Language
In that way, lullabies are like a language of their own.
Living With Wolves
Working at a wolf sanctuary became part of my identity. Leaving the pack was harder than I expected.
An Ode to Kraft Dinner, Food of Troubled Times
While the world has continued to change, Kraft’s product has remained the same, even evading inflation.
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