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Let the Kids Get Weird: The Adult Problem With Children’s Books

Let the Kids Get Weird: The Adult Problem With Children’s Books

On Jon Klassen, Ruth Krauss, and the Grown-Up Weight of Nostalgia

By Janet Manley | July 17, 2023

Someone found a first edition copy of <em>The Hobbit</em> in a charity shop.

Someone found a first edition copy of The Hobbit in a charity shop.

By Janet Manley | July 12, 2023

Americans think college isn't what it used to be.

Americans think college isn't what it used to be.

By Janet Manley | July 11, 2023

Was <em>What Women Want</em> based on Chaucer?

Was What Women Want based on Chaucer?

By Janet Manley | July 11, 2023

You'll never guess who is top of the book charts (yes, it's BTS.)

You'll never guess who is top of the book charts (yes, it's BTS.)

By Janet Manley | July 10, 2023

I want Gillian Flynn's division of labor.

I want Gillian Flynn's division of labor.

By Janet Manley | July 10, 2023

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Some authors are suing to prevent AI from "ingesting" more work. Is it too late?

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What's the story with this Colleen Hoover fellow?

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World Editions publishing has been bought out by a senior staff member.

World Editions publishing has been bought out by a senior staff member.

By Janet Manley | June 30, 2023

Warm your bones by Ketanji Brown Jackson's dissents on the affirmative action ruling.

Warm your bones by Ketanji Brown Jackson's dissents on the affirmative action ruling.

By Janet Manley | June 29, 2023

All hail

All hail "ambassador of gibberish" Michael Rosen, who won the PEN Pinter prize.

By Janet Manley | June 28, 2023

Drake's first book of poetry, <em>Titles Ruin Everything</em>, is available.

Drake's first book of poetry, Titles Ruin Everything, is available.

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Harry and Meghan are looking to tap Dickens for their next content outing.

Harry and Meghan are looking to tap Dickens for their next content outing.

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Here are the winners of the 2023 Firecracker Awards.

Here are the winners of the 2023 Firecracker Awards.

By Janet Manley | June 23, 2023

A rare Maurice Sendak story will be published next year.

A rare Maurice Sendak story will be published next year.

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