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A dimly lit study with bookshelves and a desk lamp illuminating an open book, symbolizing the exploration of trauma in Emily LaBarge's 'Dog Days'.

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Emily LaBarge's 'Dog Days' Explores Trauma

Emily LaBarge's debut, 'Dog Days,' is already being hailed as 'ingenious' by The New York Times .

Julian Adebayo·May 20, 2026