Picture book author Mac Barnett has been named the Library of Congress' new ambassador for young people's literature. He discusses what the role means when engaging kids in reading can be a struggle.

Shop amazing sales on used books, catch two great shows, celebrate Black History Month with the Alameda Free Library, and see ...

The youngest pilot to fly solo around the world. The first known Black female tattoo artist. And more, chosen by columnist.

The Madison artist and New York Times best-selling author Pat Zietlow Miller have teamed up for “Unstoppable John: How John ...

Before a children’s book comes to life, its illustrations begin as sketches, storyboards and creative experiments. The ...

A new course in the Graduate School of Education is bringing an innovative approach to teaching Black history to educators by ...

Every month is a good month to catch a show at the Penumbra Theatre, home of Minnesota's only Black professional theater company. In February, it'll put on "Paradise Blue," a "noir-inflected musical ...

CHICKAMAUGA BATTLEFIELD VISITOR CENTER — 3370 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. "Mark Thrash — Local Legend, Civil Rights ...

We put together a list of family-friendly events to celebrate Black History Month. Here are some events and things you can do ...