grandmother

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The author rehabilitates the Greek Arachne—unfairly condemned to be a spider because of her creative ability—then returns us to Spider Woman and Spider Grandmother, the kindly, creative beings who bring life and wisdom to humankind.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

I wanted Grandmother to know the crater she left inside my heart was gargantuan, unfillable.

From Salon • May 12, 2024

Grandmother, her son, his wife, and their three little children.

From Slate • Dec. 16, 2023

Grandmother Annette Cini watched the semi-final with her grandchildren - and hopes it will inspire 16-year-old Alisha, who plays as a striker for King's Lynn Ladies.

From BBC • Aug. 16, 2023

They walked swiftly through the forest, Grandmother in the lead, until they came to a great, shining expanse of water.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer