Texas board rejects climate change textbooks
Texas approves new science textbooks amid debate over fossil fuels and climate change education, despite backlash from educators.
NaNoWriMo board addresses ‘grooming’ claims as users leave
NaNoWriMo Board addresses grooming claims, outlines steps to ensure safety, and reaffirms commitment to the writing community.
Dr Annabel Sowemimo: a ‘Divided’ and racist health system
Dr. Annabel Sowemimo shares her eye-opening journey in medicine, exposing racial biases and healthcare disparities in her book “Divided.”
How to counter book bans: Pink tries a new approach
Explore effective strategies to combat book bans and promote intellectual freedom in this insightful article.
AS Byatt dies aged 87: best books by celebrated author
Remembering Dame AS Byatt: a literary icon’s legacy and her best books celebrated in this tribute to her large body of work.
Baillie Gifford Prize: John Valliant named winner for ‘extraordinary’ book
John Vaillant is crowned winner of the 2023 Baillie Gifford Prize for ‘Fire Weather,’ exploring a catastrophic 2016 wildfire.
National Book Awards: winners condemn Gaza war
The National Book Awards merged literary excellence with pressing issues in Gaza, honouring winners and showcasing socio-political concerns.
Tupac Shakur biography: a life marked by struggle and death – review
Explore the life of the rapper Tupac Shakur in “The Authorized Biography” by Staci Robinson, shedding light on his mistrust in authority.
Barbra Streisand book: 970 pages of self-validation – review
Star Barbra Streisand reveals-all in her long-awaited book, including her quest for unconditional love and the search for her roots.
Palestine protesters disrupt Scotiabank book prize over ‘Israel weapons ties’
Pro-Palestine protesters disrupt the Scotiabank Giller Prize Ceremony amid controversy over alleged investments in Israeli weapons company.