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For this Latinx graphic novelist, superheroes can be real. They can even be family
Graphic novelist Henry Barajas is finding success by incorporating Mesoamerican history — and his own family's past — into his work.
Writer Joan Didion, whose 'electric anxiety' inspired a generation, has died at 87
When Didion started writing in the 1960s, she put a certain kind of voice on the page — neurotic, female — that hadn't been there before.
In 'The Sour Cherry Tree,' a child keeps memories of her late grandfather close
The day after her beloved Baba Bazorg dies, a little girl remembers some of her favorite things about him: his striped slippers, the mints in his pockets and the fig cookies he always shared.
Here are the Books We Love: 360+ great 2021 reads recommended by NPR
Books We Love (formerly known as NPR's Book Concierge) is back with a new name and 360+ new books handpicked just for you by NPR staff and trusted critics.
These 5 cookbooks help keep Thanksgiving simple — and focused on family
For many, Thanksgiving will be the first holiday where family gathers since the start of the pandemic. We offer some cookbooks that aim to keep meal prep easy, so there's more time for loved ones.
Poet Robert Bly, anti-war activist and 'men's movement' leader, dies at 94
Bly won a National Book Award and was a tireless advocate for poetry. But he knew he could rub people the wrong way. "I do remember people wanting to kill me," he said, "but that's not unusual."
Fall is filled with celebrity memoirs. Read tales from stage and screen
There are many paths to fame. You can read several this fall, as there are a number of celebrity memoirs hitting shelves — books from Mel Brooks and Jamie Foxx to Will Smith and Drew Barrymore.
For poet Sonia Sanchez — at age 87 — there's more work to be done
For over 60 years, poet and activist Sonia Sanchez has helped redefine American culture, politics and education. She is this year's winner of the Gish Prize, a $250,000 lifetime achievement honor.
Novelist Damon Galgut wins Booker Prize for 'The Promise'
The South African novelist has been shortlisted for the award twice before.
A Texas lawmaker is targeting 850 books that he says could make students feel uneasy
Republican Matt Krause is asking schools for an accounting of any book that "might make students feel discomfort, guilt, anguish, or any other form of psychological distress."
'TBH' and 'dad bod' are among Merriam-Webster's 455 newest words. Because language
The dictionary added 455 new words and definitions to the dictionary for October to keep up with the evolving English language, including pandemic terms and online shortcuts.
November Book-Ahead: What We're Excited To Read Next Month
November is looking crowded with some highly anticipated books. Here are a handful we are excited to read.
Jerry Pinkney, the beloved, award-winning children's book illustrator, has died at 81
The Caldecott Medal winner died of a heart attack on Wednesday. He was known for illustrating over 100 books for readers of all ages, including The Lion and the Mouse and Their Eyes Were Watching God.
Beloved children's author and wilderness enthusiast Gary Paulsen has died at 82
Gary Paulsen — whose wilderness adventure Hatchet taught generations of kids to survive in the forest — worked as a farmhand, truck driver and satellite technician before turning to writing.
Superman's son, Jon Kent, comes out as bisexual in a new comic. It's a big deal — sort of
DC Comics announced that Superman's teenage son will be romantically involved with a male friend in a comic to be published in November. It's a growing trend.
The Nobel Prize in literature goes to a Black writer for the first time since 1993
The Zanzibar-born novelist is known for his postcolonial works, examining refugee life in England and the effects of empire. He is the first Black person awarded the prize since Toni Morrison in 1993
'I, Witness' makes world events visceral for young readers
A new, nonfiction book series for kids ages 9 to 12 is written by young people who've experienced trauma, including living through Hurricane Maria and facing discrimination and arrest after 9/11.
During Banned Books Week, Readers Explore What It Means To Challenge Texts
Libraries, schools, authors and readers are celebrating Banned Books Week. Among the Top 10 most challenged books in the U.S. are The Hate U Give and To Kill A Mockingbird.
October Book-Ahead: What We're Excited To Read Next Month
October has plans to bring us some new works from established authors — and some attention-grabbing books from new ones. Here are some of the books we're excited about coming next month.
'Whizzpopping' News: Netflix Now Owns All Of Roald Dahl's Stories
Netflix has acquired The Roald Dahl Story Co. (RDSC), which manages the British author's catalogue. "Human beans" just can't get enough, as Dahl's loveable BFG might say.
Here Are The Longlist Nominees For This Year's National Book Awards
The longlist nominees for this year's National Book Awards are being announced over the course of the next few days — we'll have them all right here in a continuously updated post.
Abolitionist Activist Imagines 'A World Without Police' Met By Community Building
Geo Maher's book is an indicator of the growing popularity of the radical abolitionist framework. His vision may not get all to see a way to a world without police — but it's as convincing as any.
September Book-Ahead: What We're Excited To Read This Month
September tends to be a busy month in the publishing world — and this one will be no exception. Here are eight of the many books we're excited about this month.
For These Comic Artists, Heritage And Folklore Are Superpowers
A wave of new comics creators are drawing on their heritage, culture and folklore to create fantastical worlds and superpowered characters — something that wasn't possible until very recently.
Jill Murphy, Author Of 'The Worst Witch' and 'Five Minutes Peace,' Has Died At 72
Children's book author and illustrator Jill Murphy created The Worst Witch and The Large Family series, among many others. She was known for capturing a range of human emotions in her whimsical tales.
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