Books

An excerpt of Franklin Foer’s upcoming book " The Last Politician: Inside Joe Biden ’s White House and the Struggle for America’s Future” was released Tuesday via The Atlantic....
Diving headfirst into the realm of authentic representation, Michelle Tea's groundbreaking endeavor 'Dopamine' promises to amplify and celebrate queer narratives that have long been overshadowed, redefining the landscape of literary storytelling....
Discover the vibrant world of Rick Riordan Presents, an imprint that celebrates diverse mythologies and cultural voices, with the latest addition, 'A Drop of Venom,' offering a feminist reimagining of Medusa's origins inspired by Indian lore....
Muriel Fahrion, the creative genius behind Strawberry Shortcake, struggles with financial hardships as she receives no compensation for her iconic creation....
In an era dominated by digitization, rapid technological advancements, and the ubiquity of information at our fingertips, a question arises: Are libraries on the brink of extinction?...
Get ready for an exhilarating cinematic experience in 2023 as beloved literary treasures come to life on both the big and small screens....
Why YA Fiction is Misaligned as Bad Writing....

Across the U.S., record temperatures are forcing us all to stay indoors where there’s AC and water. Even the bugs are trying to get into my house to escape the heat wave. It’s like a mini-quarantine, except the danger comes from being outside at all for an extended time. So,...

Former President Obama endorses the Banned Books Club, to combat increasing book censorship in schools targeting diverse literature....
Esteemed authors, led by Margaret Atwood and Philip Pullman, demand fair compensation and recognition for their works used in AI technology....
The Books Council for Wales and Welsh Government have been working on the Schools love reading book project to provide every child in a state school with their very own book....

Recently, “Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the Sower” had its highly anticipated New York City premiere at the esteemed Lincoln Center, captivating hearts and minds with its powerful narrative. Crafted by the talented Toshi Reagon and her activist mother, Bernice Johnson Reagon, this groundbreaking opera defies genres and enchants audiences....

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