In the process of writing my book, I spent a lot of time researching a variety of resources about exploring our emotions. In the process, I discovered that there are a *lot* of books written for children about understanding their emotions (special shout-out to Madalena Moniz’s beautiful book... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2022-11-04 08:51:59 UTC ]
I discovered something about my daughter’s relationship to books: if I cry the first time we read one together, it is likely she will not want to read it again. This has happened several times, most often with books written for children about Japanese American incarceration. My daughter is... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2022-08-18 08:55:12 UTC ]
Coffee company announces ‘difficult decision’ to end the prizes, sparking a chorus of disappointment across the books industryThe Costa book awards, after running for half a century, have been abruptly scrapped. The coffee shop chain has said the 2021 awards, which were announced in February... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2022-06-10 13:00:18 UTC ]
When learning about the Holocaust, it's important to center Jewish voices and books that don't shy away from the brutal realities of it. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2022-04-28 10:35:00 UTC ]
No couple ever recovered from infidelity by only reading books, even the books written for that purpose. But books are what kept me from falling apart. The post Distancing: On the Writers Who Saved My Marriage appeared first on The Millions. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Millions | 2022-04-21 10:00:59 UTC ]
An all-new Black library is opening in London, Ont., at the end January. It will feature books written by Black authors from Canada and around the world. Continue reading >> [ Source: CBC | 2022-01-28 10:00:00 UTC ]
Interviews Weina Dai Randel burst onto the literary scene a number of years ago with her duology about Empress Wu Zetian, China’s first woman leader. After winning the prestigious Rita Award in 2017 and seeing her novels translated into seven... Continue reading >> [ Source: World Literature Today | 2022-01-20 14:33:49 UTC ]
Tiny Tree Children’s Books has landed a new series of educational picture books written and illustrated by teacher and social entrepreneur Alex Winstanley to help children understand long-term health conditions. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-12-15 06:26:42 UTC ]
In the last few years, we have seen a boom in books written by trans authors. Here are some graphic trans memoirs right on the cutting edge. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2021-12-06 11:38:00 UTC ]
While plenty of authors proclaim themselves gurus of beauty or self help, that word mean more than just being able master a perfect cat eye. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2021-12-06 11:36:00 UTC ]
The New York Times takes a look at lesser-known children’s books written by literary titans such as Langston Hughes, Gertrude Stein, William Faulkner, and more. Though these writers did not stay long in this genre, their efforts were lauded, as in the case of James Thurber and Many Moons. “When... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Millions | 2021-10-25 20:30:32 UTC ]
For Women in Translation month, we’ve curated a reading list of novels and short story collections written and translated by women. Exploring everything from gender biases and millennial burnout in the Japanese workplace to a toxic relationship in Iceland, these stories expand our perspectives... Continue reading >> [ Source: Electric Literature | 2021-08-25 11:00:00 UTC ]
Welbeck Flame has acquired three picture books written by actress and comedian Isla Fisher and illustrated by Paula Bowles. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-08-18 08:23:08 UTC ]
These queer historical figures each lived fascinating lives and deserve to be highlighted in nonfiction. Join me in exploring their legacies. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2021-02-25 11:34:00 UTC ]
Cameron Williams, a former staffer at Chattanooga Public Library and a local Black Lives Matter activist, has been fired from his library job three months after being accused of “improperly” burning books written by Donald Trump and Ann Coulter. In December, as the Chattanooga Times Free Press... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2021-02-17 17:26:28 UTC ]
Here are five books written by BIPOC authors that each detail the intricacies of different complicated families. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2020-12-01 11:37:00 UTC ]
Tomorrow marks sixty years since civil rights icon, activist and writer Ruby Bridges was the first Black child to integrate a Southern elementary school—and today, Scholastic announced three forthcoming books written by Bridges, which will be released from spring 2022-23. The three new books are... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2020-11-13 17:02:57 UTC ]
Essay To mark the upcoming 2020 Neustadt Lit Fest and the announcement of the 2021 NSK Neustadt Prize for Children’s Literature, here is an excerpt featuring the children’s and young adult books selection from 100 Essential Books by Iranian Writers,... Continue reading >> [ Source: World Literature Today | 2020-09-30 13:21:42 UTC ]
Books written by incarcerated writers raise vital questions about how we can build a more just society: Your weekly guide to the best in books Continue reading >> [ Source: The Atlantic | 2020-09-11 17:15:05 UTC ]
These YA books with trans protagonists by trans and non-binary authors range from contemporary to speculative fiction, including titles like When the Moon Was Ours by Anna-Marie McLemore. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2020-09-10 10:38:02 UTC ]