Young Love in the Crosshairs

Reading Judy Blume’s oft-targeted Forever as an adult.

Meet Ibram X. Kendi

The author discusses Barracoon: Adapted for Young Readers in DC on Wed., Jan. 24th, at 7 p.m.!

On Poetry: January 2024

New collections to make life more lyrical.

An Interview with N.P. Thompson

The Canadian writer talks crows, dynamic secondary characters, and the appeal of YA novels.

Children’s Book Roundup: January 2024

Big new titles perfect for the littles.

Breathing Fire

How a book ostensibly about dragons lit a metaphorical flame in my heart.

L.L. McKinney in Conversation with Bethany C. Morrow

The author of Escaping Mr. Rochester comes to DC on Thurs., Jan. 18th, at 7 p.m.!