Culture Shift is a weekly newsletter curated by the HuffPost Culture writers and editors. This week we're talking about why YA books are for everyone, the gender fluid artist redefining outsider art, the world of black cats, books to read while you wait for GoT, and why art isn't just good for the mind. Meet Uman, The Gender Fluid Artist Who Taught Herself To Express Born in Somalia and raised in Kenya in a Muslim household, Uman is redefining outsider art in NYC. (Read more here) 'Just,' 'Sorry' And Other Taboo Words That Are Actually Okay To Say Sorry, we just think conversational harmony is a good thing. (Read more here) No, All Black Cats Are NOT Alike Meet the creative duo debunking the myth that all black cats are the same. (Read more here) Art Isn't Just Good For The Mind, It's Good For The Body Too The two are more interconnected than you think. (Read more here) George R.R. Martin And His Fans Need To Leave Each Other Alone Please! (Read more here) YA Books Are For Everyone The meaning of adulthood is changing. Is the way we read changing along with it? (Read more here) Books To Read While You Wait For George R.R. Martin To Finish 'GoT' There are other books in the sea. (Read more here) The Perfect Book To Read If You're Tired Of The Same-Old Dystopias A magical key-maker, a chilling mountaintop town, and a peculiar visitor populate this strange and lovely story. (Read more here) Follow HuffPost Arts and Books on Facebook and Twitter 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 | | |