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Cormac McCarthy to Publish Two New Novels

Two new books from legendary American writer Cormac McCarthy will hit shelves this fall.

Meet the Winners of the 36th Annual Whiting Awards

Meet the winners of the 2021 Whiting Awards! Now in its 36th year, the prize recognizes early-career achievements of emerging writers.

The Phantom Tollbooth Author Norton Juster Has Died at 91

Norton Juster, architect and author of the beloved children's book The Phantom Tollbooth, has passed away. Here is the legacy he has left.

The Ripped Bodice Awards for Excellence in Romantic Fiction Announced

The 2020 Ripped Bodice Awards for Excellence in Romantic Fiction were announced on February 14th. Here is a look at the new awards and the inagural winners.

In Library Renovations, When Do Discussions of Accessibility Arise?

After recent news of major library renovations that failed to plan for accessibility, it's important to talk about the whens and hows of accessible design.

Remember Highlights for Children? It’s Now a Series

Highlights for Children, a children's magazine beloved by generations of readers, is newly available as a 26-episode series.

Netflix and Gurinder Chadha to Adapt Pashmina

We're getting an adaptation of the middle grade graphic novel PASHMINA. Here's what we know so far.

RIP Tin House: Legendary Literary Magazine to End Print Run

As a young creative writing student, Tin House was the first literary magazine a professor ever gave me, and it was ...

Kid Lit Authors Want Everyone to Take Action for the Upcoming Elections

YA authors are pledging to take 28 days of action to get involved in the midterm elections that affect them, therefore motivating fans to do the same.

Help Fund Comics Creators’ Legal Defense Fund Against Accused Sexual Harasser

Several comics creators have come forward saying Cody Pickrodt sexually harassed them, and Pickrodt is now suing them. Help fund their legal fees.