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Kelly Richards, former director of the Muskegon Area District Library, has been elected to lead the Free Library of Philadelphia (Michigan Public Library Association)
Community
Billy Penn

Free Library picks a new director: Kelly Richards, a Black career librarian from Michigan

He’ll assume leadership 15 months after the previous library director resigned over widespread allegations of discrimination.

4 years ago

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NPR
Arts & Entertainment

During Banned Books Week, readers explore what it means to challenge texts

The theme of this year's Banned Books Week is "Books Unite Us. Censorship Divides Us."

4 years ago

Springfield Township Public Library
Community

Delaware County Libraries is seeking community input on its future plans

The system is building a “strategic plan for the future” and is asking the public to fill out a brief survey to help shape it.

4 years ago

Zoey Gerson, 4, assembles a house-shaped bookcase with the help of general contractor Kristi Allen, who is the inspiration for the children’s book, ‘’The House That She Built.’’ (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

New children’s book shows girls that women can build houses too

“The House That She Built” is based on a real house in Utah constructed entirely by women.

4 years ago

This combination of file photos shows Andrea Constand, left, walking to the courtroom during Bill Cosby's sexual assault trial June 6, 2017, at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, Pa.; and Bill Cosby, right, arriving for his sexual assault trial June 16, 2017, at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, Pa.  (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Community

Andrea Constand writes of Cosby trial, #MeToo in new memoir

Andrea Constand remained something of an enigma over the years her sexual assault allegations against Bill Cosby played out in Pennsylvania courts and the public square.

4 years ago

Amhurst  Ma .  09/27/2011 Eric Carle (cq)  is photographed at The Eric  Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. .He is in front of the  iconic image from  his childrens book The Very Hungry Caterpillar . Globe Staff/ Photographer Jonathan Wiggs :SECTION: Arts SLUG:  REPORTER:
NPR
Community

Eric Carle, creator of ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar,’ has died

The beloved author and illustrator drew more than 70 books for kids — often about friendly bugs like that famous caterpillar.

4 years ago

Protesters hold signs that read
NPR
Politics & Policy

What the rise of Amazon has to do with the rise of Trump

The new book Fulfillment, by Alec MacGillis, looks at America's economic history — as well as its future — through the lens of Amazon.

4 years ago

(photo credit, Douglas Sanders/NPR)
Radio Times
Science

Shankar Vedantam on why we lie to ourselves

Host of the Hidden Brain podcast, Shankar Vedantam discusses his new book about why we lie to ourselves and the risks and benefits of self-deception.

Air Date: May 19, 2021

Listen 49:43
Nina Totenberg, Linda Wertheimer and Cokie Roberts, photographed around 1979, were among the prominent female voices on NPR in its early years. (NPR)
Radio Times

“Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie: The Extraordinary Story of the Founding Mothers of NPR”

In the decades before NPR started up in the 1970s, successful women in journalism were rare. But when NPR came into the industry, so did four remarkable women.

Air Date: April 30, 2021

Listen 49:43
Radio Times
Arts & Entertainment

Michelle Zauner, “Crying in H Mart”

Michelle Zauner's new memoir, Crying in H Mart, details the journey of grief, Korean food, identity, and memory that Zauner has been on since losing her mother.

Air Date: April 27, 2021

Listen 48:03
Six-year-old Melvin chose two books from Treehouse Books’ mobile library
Community

A nonprofit’s free book distribution took a hit during the pandemic. It hopes to change that with a mobile library

How is Tree House Books hosting book giveaways for kids during the pandemic? By taking their show on the road.

5 years ago

Radio Times
Health

“ADHD 2.0” with Dr. Edward Hallowell

A generation ago, people with ADD & ADHD didn't have a medical name for how their mind worked. They were called lazy or disorganized. Dr. Edward Hallowell's work changed that.

Air Date: April 6, 2021

Listen 49:30
John Prine performs at the Americana Honors & Awards show
Arts & Entertainment

Remembering John Prine with the superfan author of a new book about the songwriter

Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn spoke with Bruce Rits Gilbert about his new book, “John Prine One Song at a Time.”

5 years ago

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Beverly Cleary was the author behind many beloved characters, including Henry Huggins, Ellen Tebbits, Otis Spofford, and Beezus and Ramona Quimby (as well as Ribsy, Socks and Ralph S. Mouse). (Terry Smith/Time)
NPR
Arts & Entertainment

Children’s author Beverly Cleary, creator of Ramona Quimby, dies at 104

Cleary was the creator of some of the most authentic characters in children's literature — Henry Huggins, Ralph S. Mouse and the irascible Ramona Quimby.

5 years ago

Radio Times
Arts & Entertainment

“In Search of The Color Purple”

Salamishah Tillet on the power of Alice Walker's 1982 iconic novel, how its lessons continue to resonate today, and how she's found healing in its pages.

Air Date: March 8, 2021 10:00 am

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