Advocates respond to major English public libraries review
Independent review on English public libraries reveals challenges and potential solutions, highlighting their vital community role.
Japan embraces AI as author wins literary prize using ChatGPT
Japan embraces AI as author Rie Kudan wins Akutagawa Prize using artificial intelligence for her novel – Asia takes a different approach.
Celebrities publish books in an already crowded market – is it fair?
Exploring the fairness of celebrities like Keanu Reeves writing books – balancing profit motives with genuine literary merit.
Bethanne Patrick on double depression amid January blues
Bethanne Patrick discusses the deep loneliness and impact of double depression, highlighting its complexity, especially during January.
Federal appeals court blocks Texas book rating law
Federal appeals court blocks controversial Texas book rating law, citing First Amendment, in major free speech victory.
Wingate Prize 2024 shortlist celebrates Jewish experiences
2024 Wingate Prize shortlist announced, showcasing diverse Jewish narratives in fiction and non-fiction literary works.
Children’s Laureates call for national investment in early years reading
Children’s Laureates including Sir Michael Morpurgo urge UK government to invest in early years reading amid cost of living crisis.
Idaho Republicans push anti-LGBTQ books bill
Idaho GOP bill allows suing libraries for any LGBTQ content including hand holding, sparking debate on censorship and rights.
Not the End of the World: Hannah Ritchie’s optimism amid climate crisis – review
Dr. Hannah Ritchie’s ‘Not the End of the World’ offers balanced optimism in climate discourse, advocating for actionable hope and data-driven perspectives.
T.S. Eliot Prize: Jason Allen-Paisant wins top award, addresses Gaza
Discover Jason Allen-Paisant’s award-winning poetry in ‘Self-Portrait as Othello’, the 2023 T. S. Eliot Prize winner.