Asha Futterman in Conversation with Jonny Teklit

The author of the poetry collection Song of Gray comes to DC on Mon., Feb. 9th, at 7 p.m.!

Literature Lives in Lightness

Times like these remind us how glad we are to be independent.

Our 7 Most Favorable Reviews in January 2026

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Podcast: Philip Taubman

An occasional series in which writers speak for themselves.

Meet Kwame Alexander

The author of The Mighty Macy comes to Frederick, MD, on Thurs., Feb. 5th, at 6 p.m.!

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We love every piece we run. There are no winners or losers. But all kidding aside, here are January’s winners.

An Anniversary Gift for the Ages

The esteemed Kitty Kelley gives us another reason to celebrate 15 years!