An Interview with Jennifer McCarty Plucker, Author of Inspiring Lifelong Readers: Using Inquiry to Engage Learners in Grades 6–12 / Imagine going a whole day without reading a word—not on a street sign or tube of toothpaste or the... Read More

“Discovering that my own Jewish culture recognized and honored six genders across more than 1,600 years was the most shocking.’’ —Lee Wind You already know today’s topic, and probably realize that Lee Wind’s book title will... Read More

Leonard Cohen / The Man Who Saw the Angels Fall / Christophe Lebold / ECW Press / Softcover $29.95 (500pp) / 978-1-77041-744-1 / Buy: Local Bookstore (Bookshop) / Christophe Lebold’s biography of one of popular music’s greatest... Read More

With a little courage and receptiveness to the wisdom hidden in dreams, yes, you too can, says Mira Amiras—and all young readers of her allegorical Tali and the Toucan will soon find themselves on their own journey to overcome their... Read More

“The truth about the American Dream is that you have to be asleep to believe it.’’ —Komail Aijazuddin Pakistani American Komail Aijazuddin first charmed his way into our hearts with Kristine Morris’s starred review ofManboobs... Read More

Broom for Two / Jennifer Maruno / Scot Ritchie, illustrator / Pajama Press / Hardcover $18.95 (32pp) / 978-1-77278-320-9 / Buy: Local Bookstore (Bookshop) / A little witch discovers that some feats are only possible with the help... Read More

A Conversation with Devon Kennard, Author of Real Estate Side Hustle / You might assume making 347 tackles as a linebacker in the NFL wouldn’t leave much time for other professional pursuits, but then you haven’t met Devon Kennard.... Read More