L angston Hughes is best known as a defining figure of the Harlem Renaissance. And, he remains a significant literary figure today. Jason Reynolds'... Read More.

I da B. Wells-Barnett. Her lifelong crusade to make lynching a federal crime finally came to fruition on March 29, 2022 – 124 years... Read More.

I n this edition, we talk with Federico Erebia about how young readers being able to see themselves in books like Pedro & Daniel... Read More.

The Autobiography of Malcolm X continues to be a relevant and influential work that speaks truth to power. Find out more about it here.... Read More

B iography is one of the oldest forms of literary expression. This literary genre features an account of a person’s life by someone other... Read More.

D escribing The Color Purple as a womanist work is like saying the Iliad is a heroic poem. It isn’t merely an example –... Read More.

L ast year Unite Against Book Bans issued a call to action for readers, library lovers, and advocates everywhere to stand up to censorship... Read More.

C harity begins at home. We’ve all heard the expression. Usually in response to financial aid going to other nations. Or when we’re asked... Read More.

This year’s theme for National Library Week is “Ready, Set, Library!” Libraries enrich our lives, and connect our communities in ways we may not... Read More.

M arch is  Women’s History Month – an annual event honoring the achievements and contributions women have made throughout history. So, we're celebrating a... Read More.

I n this edition of our Power of Books Author Series, we talk with Dr. Michael Datcher, author of Harlem at Four about why... Read More.

Unite Against Book Bans has added a new tool in the fight against book banning. Resumes outlining books' significance and educational value.... Read More