Books

National Book Award winner James McBride, author of "The Good Lord Bird, joins Marty to talk about his newest novel, "Deacon King Kong."

Michael Tafolla says the books he read in prison helped him understand how he had landed there in the first place.

“Reading out loud to children is one of the most pure forms of storytelling I know,” said LeVar Burton.

Here's one thing historians know to be true about Harriet Wilson: Some indomitable part of her spirit allowed her to survive a life on the margins of American society.

David Zucchino's book "Wilmington's Lie" tells the little-known history of the white supremacist riot and coup of 1898 in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Seven African Americans who appeared on the New York Times’ Best Sellers list will present their work at the African American Children’s Book Fair.

African American writers and illustrators took the top Newbery and Caldecott awards at the annual library conference.

A new guide gathers information and resources to assist parents with the challenge of providing care in the home.

Liz Moore discusses her new crime novel, "Long Bright River" about two sisters, one a police officer and the other a drug-addict, caught up in Philadelphia's opioid crisis.

About 1,000 letters written by poet T.S. Eliot to confidante Emily Hale were unveiled Thursday, revealing an intense but ultimately thwarted love affair.

Kiley Reid discusses her debut novel, "Such a Fun Age," about a black 25-year old babysitter and her wealthy white employer. Then, Philly drag queen Martha Graham Cracker.

Writer Carmen Maria Machado discusses her memoir. "In a Dream House" about her abusive relationship with another woman writer.

The trustees of the Free Library of Philadelphia voted Wednesday to eliminate fines for overdue books and other materials. The policy is expected to take effect by spring.

Salman Rushdie’s new novel, Quichotte is inspired by the Cervantes’ classic but set in America as a modern road trip.

The children’s book artist is a pioneer in African American literature.