James Baldwin, a prominent American writer, was born in 1924 and passed away in 1987. He was known for his critiques of America and his impactful literary works. Various individuals share personal reflections on their interactions with Baldwin and the influence he had on their lives.
The roots of Russia's invasion of Ukraine go back decades and run deep. The current conflict is more than one country fighting to take over another; it is a shift in the world order. The war has caused cultural devastation, with attacks on book-printing plants and the loss of prominent Ukrainian writers. Ukrainians are turning to literature as a form of escapism and national pride.
South Carolina implements a restrictive book ban law requiring all reading material to be 'developmentally appropriate', leading to concerns about censorship and limitations on educational materials. The law, drafted by the education superintendent and ally of Moms for Liberty, is part of a broader nationwide trend against literature exploring race and sexuality.
Code Switch starts a new series on book bans in the United States, focusing on the ongoing battles, statewide implications, and kids fighting back. The first episode features Mike Curato, author of Flamer, discussing his banned book and the challenges faced by queer identity literature.
A curated list of ten unique gift ideas for dads who love reading, including personalized book stamps, reading valets, whiskey glasses, cocktail guides, puzzles, book lights, art, socks, and bookmarks.
Author Kazuo Ishiguro and jazz singer Stacey Kent turned a friendship into a songwriting collaboration resulting in sixteen lyrics compiled in a new book titled The Summer We Crossed Europe in the Rain.
Canadian literary giant Alice Munro, Nobel laureate, has passed away at age 92. Known for her masterful short stories that achieved commercial success and critical acclaim, Munro's work illuminated the universal through the particular, resonating with readers worldwide.
Gabriel Garcia Marquez's final unfinished novel, 'Until August,' is being published posthumously against his wishes by his sons on what would have been his 97th birthday. The novel explores themes of love, fidelity, sexuality, and aging, departing from his usual magic realism genre.
Scientists have digitally reconstructed the face of Dante Alighieri, the iconic Italian poet who authored the Divine Comedy, by using his skull. The project revealed a tormented man with a larger-than-average skull, shedding light on the true appearance of the literary figure after more than 700 years.
Scientists have digitally recreated the face of Dante Alighieri, the iconic writer behind the Divine Comedy, using his skull, revealing a tormented man who was embittered by exile. The project also highlighted his larger-than-average skull and his significant influence on world literature and language.