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Nonprofit To Make Book Fairs Accessible to Underserved Students

The nonprofit of an independent bookstore in California is making book fairs accessible to underserved students.

Children’s Book by Langston Hughes Resurfaces After Decades

A colorful, whimsical children's book by Langston Hughes and Elmer W. Brown has resurfaced in Cleveland, OH after decades.

Here’s What You Need to Know to Solve Every NYT Crossword

What should you study if you want to be a crossword expert? Crossword Solver analyzed 6.3 million newspaper crossword clues to find out.

The Bestselling Books of the Week, According to All the Lists

The New York Times, Publishers Weekly, Amazon, and Indie Bestsellers all have their own bestseller lists. Here are the combined results.

When Do We Move From Advocacy to Preparation?: Book Censorship News, May 26, 2023

As more anti-censorship bills become inevitable, how do we navigate shifting from advocacy to preparation?

Washington Post Finds That Rise in Book Challenges of LGBTQ+ Books Led by a Few People

Of the 1,000 challenges they analyzed, the Washington Post found a rise in complaints against LGBTQ+ books that were led by a few people.

Inaugural Poem by Amanda Gorman Banned After Single Complaint

A K-8 school in Florida has banned Amanda Gorman's inaugural poem "The Hill We Climb" after one complaint from a parent.

2023 International Booker Prize Winner Announced

Honoring the finest works of translated fiction, the International Booker Prize has announced its winner, the Bulgarian novel Time Shelter.

THE COLOR PURPLE Trailer Released

The new The Color Purple movie is based on the Tony Award-winning musical and will release in theaters in North America on December 25, 2023.

Martin Amis, British Novelist, Dies at 73

Martin Amis, a British novelist known for his satirical books with biting social commentary, has died at 73.