young people

A galaxy far, far away may be fictional, but its main messages — and its fans — are very real. At its heart, Star Wars is a story about good standing against evil, fighting hate with the most powerful force of all: love. In response to a…

Creative local solutions are blooming across the United States, right under the noses of many national journalists and most news consumers, a pair of successful journalists at Brigham Young University said Tuesday. Over the past decade,…

One of the leading commentators on religion and politics in the United States is Robert P. Jones, CEO of the Public Religion Research Institute. His recent books on churches and racism have rightly drawn praise for the depth of their…

The 2022 winners include books covering biomimicry in nature, the history of vaccinations, important biological knowledge, and learning to read and observe the sky in the name of discovery. This year's winning titles will add to an…

The former lead prosecutor in Larry Nassar's serial sexual assault case, a state senator and a victims' rights group are sounding the alarm about Monday's expected outcome in the case of sexual assault of former NHL player Reid…

By Mariya Murrow Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — Portraits of Obama have arrived at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta as part of a year-long five-city tour of major cities across the country.…

Top line U.S. publishers sold 825.7 million printed books in 2021, up 8.9% from the previous year, but Pew The data shows that the share of Americans who read print books has remained stable over this period, with readers increasingly…

He's a mysterious and up-and-coming artist whose work has been championed by people like Madonna and sells for up to five action figures.But there were eyebrows raised when it was revealed that "Rhed" was none other than the singer's…

The famous doll maker on Thursday unveiled Corinne Tan, a Chinese-American skier, as 2022 Girl of the Year. "Girl of the Year" dolls, which were introduced in 2001, differ from other American Girl dolls in being based on modern characters…

BAGHDAD - Protesters in Baghdad are staging a sit-in demanding that US troops leave Iraq. Counterterrorism troops patrol the streets. A federal court is wondering whether to certify the results of parliamentary elections two months…

Hill Harper, who plays Dr Marcus Andrews in the TV series The good doctor, is one of Hollywood's most accomplished actors. Since his first screen appearance in the early 90s, he has racked up nearly a hundred acting credits. In…

Cherie Animashaun, a junior at Niles West High School, dedicated her teenage years to helping young people and empowering women. Animashaun, a 17 year old former Evanston resident who…

COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - The South Carolina Department of Education is reviewing school district policies on library books in response to a complaint from parents that an illustrated book in Fort Mill school libraries is inappropriate and…

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) - Nobel Prize-winning Nigerian author Wole Soyinka sees his country's many problems - poorly governed politicians, systemic corruption, violent extremists and bandit kidnappings - but he does not despair.At 87, he says…

Another year in which the Nobel Prize for Literature has been awarded to a writer whom I have never read - and I am beginning to despair. Does the Swedish Nobel Committee want to present me as a Philistine? I ask myself this question…

The prominent role played by a large housing construction company and a Conservative donor at last week's Conservative Party conference has been called "terrifying" by a leading environmentalist who founded one of the projects. most…

Roman imagines a disturbing society where the futures of young people are bought and sold, a corporate cartel has replaced government and the poor are cast out - or worseCLEARWATER, Florida, October 7, 2021 / PRNewswire / - Auction, a…

We didn't need the January 6 Capitol uprising to know that our society is inundated with disinformation. But the attack by far-right extremists reacting to former President Donald Trump's false claims about…

The Grand Valley State University Writers' Series began Friday with a reading of fiction by award-winning author Deesha Philyaw. A question-and-answer session was also organized after the reading to allow participants to learn about…

Before becoming a multifaceted warrior and confident leader of the Dora Milaje, Okoye was adjusting to her new life and struggling to find her place in Wakanda's royal guard. Initially excited to receive an assignment for her very first…

Photo-Illustration: Vulture; Photos by editors The National Book Foundation has been…

Leanne O'Neill wears shorts for the first time since a horrific car crash left her paralyzed from waist to toe 37 years ago.Key points:Leanne O'Neill lost her self-esteem and self-confidence as well as the use of her legs when she was in a…

A silver medal in shooting from the 1900 Olympics in Paris recently sold for a whopping $ 1,283.Then there was a 1956 Winter Games bronze medal in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, which grossed $ 3,750.But it was a first place silver medal from…

“Hey, I had a question…” This was the tentative opening of an email I recently received from a high school teacher. The Ninth Candle, the Holocaust education organization I…

PERRY - Take some chalk. Then find a sidewalk square and create some art, with an emphasis on the…

Author Robert Lawrence Stine was born in Columbus, Ohio in 1943. In 1978 he began writing children's humor books under the name Jovial Bob Stine before turning to horror. His phenomenally successful Goosebumps series was adapted for…

LOS ANGELES, CA - While billionaire Elon Musk may have left California on a high-profile blast, the legendary exodus of weary Californians is just a myth, according to a University of California poll released Wednesday.The state is growing…

July 10, 2021WASHINGTON DCPARENTS ARE scandalized by a new program. Politicians fear educators will indoctrinate students with a non-American revisionist history. Progressives argue that this updated version of the program reflects an…

This novel has been a long time coming. Carolyn Ferrell first appeared on the radar screens in 1997 with “Don't Erase Me,” a book of stories, many about the spiritual if not material resources of…

After Michael Allen and his brother Gilbert read an article about their unique life story that made a splash in a small town newspaper, the brothers made a pact to tell their experience in their own way when they felt the moment had come.…

The LGBTQ community has always had a voice in literature, from ancient writings to our current bestseller lists. It is by telling and sharing stories that empathy and understanding can take place. For Pride Month, we've rounded up 10…