NPR speaks with writer Kiese Laymon about his new children's book "City Summer, Country Summer," in which three Black boys form a deep connection during one transformative summer in the South.

ALA research shows that regular library use is strongly linked with improved reading outcomes. For Black students, who face systemic literacy gaps — just 17% read at or above proficiency by eighth ...

"I want to write for the next generation of young black boys," he says. His new novel Where Geezers Call Home is partly inspired by the UK riots last year, while also drawing on his own experiences of ...

Sneak peek at upcoming San Diego community events street fairs, festivals, concerts, performances, art shows, community ...

It’s still more radical because it does so through the gaze of Black subjects. Revisiting Whitehead’s book ... boys’ nickname for a torture chamber, borrowed from accounts of the Dozier ...

Todd Golden, 39, became the youngest coach to win a title since NC State’s Jim Valvano, 37, who also beat Houston in ...

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In partnership with Displate, a company that puts out some incredibly made metal posters with art from pretty much every ...

CRESCENT CITY COIN CLUB SHOW: The Crescent City Coin Club will host a show March 29, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at The Landing Ballroom, 3310 Florida Ave. in Kenner. The show will feature buying, selling and ...

Producers, songwriters and friends including Boy George and Terence Trent ... way she is characterised in some of the book. “It was upsetting to read words being put in my mouth, and painting ...

Multi-cultural group of elementary school pupils sitting in a line on floor in classroom listening to teacher and laughing - shot in slow motion Female Teacher Reading Story ... elementary-aged boy ...

"So thankful for every milestone and improvement," said Kyle Murray's mom Gofundme A 12-year-old boy in New Hampshire ... struck by a tree while walking home from school. A tree fell on Kyle ...