Writing for young readers is an important business. Addressing important and necessary topics in an age-appropriate manner that doesn’t talk to them and doesn’t take any prior knowledge for granted is a delicate balance – but one that many writers have developed for decades. Rituals for young readers is also not a new phenomenon but … Read more
Bestselling British author Jeffrey Archer speaks at a virtual event with Minnesota Carl Brooks at 3pm on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, kicking off the Twin Cities Book Festival. (Courtesy of the Twin Cities Book Festival) Jeffrey Archer: The best-selling British author of novels, non-fiction and short stories is giving the virtual start to the Twin … Read more
Brian Lewis grew up on a tough council estate after arriving in the UK as part of the Windrush generation. At the age of eight he developed an interest in chess and joined a team of council estate children in tournaments, often competing with children from more privileged backgrounds. At the age of 12, he … Read more
I first met Lizz Huerta in the summer of 2005 when Jim Ruland invited us to read on a series called “Vermin on the Mount” in Chinatown in downtown Los Angeles. While she was reading, Huerta had somewhat stopped the raging crowd at the effect of her words and her wonderful presence. Honestly, I was … Read more
Chiaradio complained to the school committee—the president was his sister—and the committee sided with the school. Subsequently, he filed a criminal complaint with Westerly Police, in which he said unsuccessfully that “Gender Queer” and two other books violated federal and state obscenity laws. Get a road map A weekday briefing from veteran Rhode Island reporters, … Read more
Your browser does not support the audio component. Honduras is among the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere. Even before 2020 brought the pandemic and successive Category 4 hurricanes, nearly half of the Honduran population was living in poverty. Add climate change, gang violence and unemployment to the mix, and the country’s challenges will become … Read more
this is a version atlantic organization The Daily is a newsletter that guides you through the day’s most important stories, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best cultures. register here. pop culture franchises such as Lord of the Rings and game of Thrones– Grow this year to include Amazon’s This Ring of Strength … Read more
Recent political events have prompted me to think about the way our history shapes the books written by writers and publishers. After the summer of protests in 2020, publishers tried to push more books of color authors forward and diversify the industry in general. As for recent events, I wonder how the rollover of Roe … Read more
Detroit Lakes – Children’s book author Don Mary Duncan has never been particularly fond of things that slip. “I’ve always been afraid of snakes,” she admitted during a recent interview. How did the Emerald Tree Snake become the subject of her first published book, Serafina the Ballerina? Children’s book author Dawn Duncan introduces Storytime attendees … Read more
When You Join Our Family by Harriet Evans, by Nia Tudor, Little Tiger, £11.99A tender picture book exploration of the developing bonds between young children and adoptive parents, gently transitioning from first encounters to new traditions. eco-friendly girl By Ken Wilson Max, Otter Barry, £12.99Eve loves all the trees that grow near her house, but … Read more