#5SmartReads - June 10, 2021

Today’s regular guest contributor is Marisa! See the questions below to get to know her better. Check out her fun Instagram to see what life in the midwest is about!

Q: Describe your ideal work ambiance 
A: Who run the world? Girls! And Moms!

Q: Go to movie when sick 
A: Practical Magic//How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days//Bend it Like Beckham// honestly, just re-runs of The Office are my jam

Why It’s So Satisfying To Root For Disney Villains (Vox)

I have an almost three year old, and "why" is a constant refrain in our house... so, because I have "why" on the brain, I decided to structure today's #5SmartReads around that ever important question. This read seems lighthearted on its surface, and I guess in some ways it is (it's definitely not the most important topic you'll hear/see something about today), but it's also surprisingly deep and touches on so many things the casual Disney viewer might not be picking up on, from how our society as a whole tends to turn the marginalized into villains fo…