Read this newly discovered 1949 Ann Petry essay about Harlem.

Read this newly discovered 1949 Ann Petry essay about Harlem.

By Vanessa Willoughby | October 12, 2021

The creator of <em>Midnight Mass</em> is now adapting Poe's <em>Fall of the House of Usher</em>.

The creator of Midnight Mass is now adapting Poe's Fall of the House of Usher.

By Vanessa Willoughby | October 7, 2021

Who will buy Christopher Robin and Winnie the Pooh's playdate bridge?

Who will buy Christopher Robin and Winnie the Pooh's playdate bridge?

By Vanessa Willoughby | October 6, 2021

Rapper Noname just opened an LA library dedicated to the Black experience.

Rapper Noname just opened an LA library dedicated to the Black experience.

By Vanessa Willoughby | October 5, 2021

"Food is healing." Learn how to make one of Maya Angelou's beloved family recipes.

By Vanessa Willoughby | October 1, 2021

James Patterson and Scholastic are joining forces to mitigate illiteracy.

James Patterson and Scholastic are joining forces to mitigate illiteracy.

By Vanessa Willoughby | September 28, 2021

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By Vanessa Willoughby | September 27, 2021

Interview with a Journal: The Georgia Review

By Vanessa Willoughby | September 24, 2021

This new vending machine will provide New Yorkers with short stories on the go.

By Vanessa Willoughby | September 22, 2021

Here's the official trailer for the film adaptation of Nella Larsen's <em>Passing</em>.

Here's the official trailer for the film adaptation of Nella Larsen's Passing.

By Vanessa Willoughby | September 22, 2021

"Write the tale that scares you . . . I dare you." Michaela Coel has some writing advice for us.

By Vanessa Willoughby | September 20, 2021

Jason Reynolds will serve a third term as National Ambassador for Young People's Literature.

Jason Reynolds will serve a third term as National Ambassador for Young People's Literature.

By Vanessa Willoughby | September 20, 2021

How to write like Cheryl Strayed.

How to write like Cheryl Strayed.

By Vanessa Willoughby | September 17, 2021

A new study suggests that backlash against critical race theory is linked to white fear.

A new study suggests that backlash against critical race theory is linked to white fear.

By Vanessa Willoughby | September 16, 2021

Jhumpa Lahiri's new book on translation will be published next spring.

Jhumpa Lahiri's new book on translation will be published next spring.

By Vanessa Willoughby | September 14, 2021

How notoriously private poet Mary Oliver once saved a depressed high school student's life.

How notoriously private poet Mary Oliver once saved a depressed high school student's life.

By Vanessa Willoughby | September 10, 2021

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