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Texas county tells appeals court it has a right to cull books on sex, gender and racism
Lawyers for a Texas county that wants to keep 17 books off its library shelves went before 18 federal appeals court judges in New Orleans to argue their case.
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Storytime just got more interesting: Ms. Rachel's books are here!
“The book uses the same techniques as the show to encourage speech and 20 milestones, all through a playful story!”
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What is Banned Books Week?
Banned Books Week started in 1982 and draws attention to censorship.
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Banned Books Week begins with reports showing challenges both up and down
Two new reports provide a mixed but compelling outlook on the wave of book removals and challenges as the annual Banned Books Week begins for schools, stores and libraries nationwide.
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Texas student pens book to inspire students with disabilities
‘In CHARGE of My Life’ by Woodrow Wilson High School senior Delila Vasquez, born with CHARGE syndrome, is meant to encourage students with disabilities.
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North Texas student pens book to encourage and inspire students with disabilities
‘In CHARGE of My Life’ by Woodrow Wilson High School senior Delila Vasquez, born with CHARGE syndrome, is meant to encourage students with disabilities.
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Your guide to overcoming setbacks
Author of The Relapse, Tiffany Mahon, shares ways to overcome setbacks with hope and courage.
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Exploring the power of imagination
We sit down with Witty Kids author, Rebecca Clark, to learn how this book series is encouraging imagination, curiosity and a love for literacy.
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Sharing stories at Black Pearl Books
We visit Black Pearl Books in Austin to see how they’ve created the ultimate hub for book lovers.
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Celebrating differences with ‘Smudges'
Author of Smudges, Lauren Emerson, shares how her new book is helping children embrace their uniqueness.
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North Texas teen writes self-help book for youth aimed to assist in prioritizing mental health
Pritika Kharkwal is a rising senior at Lebanon Trail High School in Frisco. Her high school resume includes “author.”
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North Texas teen writes self-help guide prioritizing mental health
When young people face challenges, they frequently seek guidance from their peers. This is precisely why a teenager from North Texas decided to document her thoughts, aiming to offer a self-help guide for others. NBC 5’s Noelle Walker has the story.
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Edna O'Brien, Irish literary giant who wrote ‘The Country Girls, dies at 93
Edna O’Brien has died at age 93. She was one of the world’s most admired and controversial writers who scandalized her native Ireland with her debut novel, “The Country Girls,” which was censored and even burned.
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This biographer exchanged emails with Bernie Madoff from prison for a decade. Here's what he learned
Richard Behar’s new biography, “Madoff: The Final Word,” takes readers into the fraudster’s final years in prison, and all that came before.
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Amplifying black authors with Books and Brown Sugar Co.
Find out how this locally owned book brand is highlighting diverse voices in literature while inspiring the next generation of writers.
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Keep young students reading this summer
Find out how Catch Up and Read is helping kids stay engaged all summer long with literacy-themed events at Galleria Dallas.
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Mindfulness tips with Myesha Banks
CEO of Time to be Established, Myesha Banks, shares mindfulness tips from her book Spiritually Busy.
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Here's where kids and teens can get freebies for completing their summer reading
Schools out but that doesn’t mean the pages have to stop turning. Here are some incentives to get your young ones to keep reading this summer.
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Laughs and life lessons from ‘Glenwood'
Author of Glenwood, Pastor Eddie Hill, talks about this light-hearted collection of stories and the lessons they teach.
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Barnes and Noble launches free summer book program
Barnes and Nobles announced Tuesday that any child in grades 1 through 6 who reads at least eight books over the summer can receive a free book from a participating store.