Arts Jun 14 Robert Gottlieb, celebrated literary editor of Toni Morrison and Robert Caro, dies at 92 By Hillel Italie, Associated Press
Arts Apr 24 How many book bans were attempted in your state? Use this map to find out As attempted book bans and restrictions soar, where does your state fall?… By Jenna Cohen, Joshua Barajas
Arts Apr 24 Book ban attempts soared in 2022. Here are the 13 most targeted titles A graphic novel that explores gender identity and sexuality has topped the list of the most challenged books in the U.S. for the second year in a row. By Joshua Barajas
Arts Jan 07 Rare Toni Morrison short story to be published as a book To much of the world the late Toni Morrison was a novelist, celebrated for such classics as “Beloved” and “The Bluest Eye.” But the Nobel laureate also completed plays, poems, essays, and a handful of short stories, one of which… By Hillel Italie, Associated Press
Arts Sep 28 Alexie, Pilkey books among most ‘challenged’ of past decade The American Library Association compiled a list of 100 books that have been most subjected to censorship efforts over the past decade. By Hillel Italie, Associated Press
Dec 10 We read these 29 books in 2019. You should too By Jeffrey Brown As the year draws to a close, PBS NewsHour staff members suggest some of the books that made them slow down and enjoy reading this year. Continue reading
Aug 06 Lessons we can learn from Toni Morrison By Joshua Barajas The American novelist wasn’t afraid to speak publicly about the themes in her novels and to challenge journalists on their questions. Here are several lessons to remember about Morrison’s career as a writer. Continue reading
Aug 06 Watch 9:32 Remembering Toni Morrison’s ‘beautiful human urgency’ By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport Author and Nobel laureate Toni Morrison died Monday at age 88. The acclaimed writer, editor and professor helped transform American literature, bringing forth a black perspective that had rarely been heard. Jeffrey Brown reports and talks to Princeton University’s Tracy… Continue watching
Aug 06 Toni Morrison, celebrated author and Nobel laureate, dead at 88 By Hillel Italie, Associated Press Toni Morrison, the first black woman to receive the Nobel literature prize, has died. Continue reading
Jul 12 Go beyond Toni Morrison with these 7 books that stare down the white gaze By Joshua Barajas Morrison sought to strip the "white gaze" from her writing. Here are books to read right now that expand on that mission. Continue reading