For elementary school teacher, Monique Duncan, writing a book illustrating the remarkable ways enslaved Africans used hair styles to guide their way to freedom, was a dream come true.

We caught up with Zimbabwe-born Presley Pfereka about bucket list port stops, being apart from her daughters, and writing ...

Write an ode to misfits. A poem of praise for those who don’t belong here or there. A lyric ballad for the children of ...

With its singsong refrain and sleepy-time theme, memorable characters and colorful illustrations, it’s one of the most popular children’s books of all time and still the perfect read to cozy up with ...

Tickets are now on sale for the 2025 Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival, scheduled for July 18-20 at the Blues Ranch west of town. Go to https://winthropbluesfestival.com/ for information about the ...

In 2008, illustrator Paul Rogers turned Bob Dylan’s “Forever Young” into a picture book. It’s a vivid portrait of Dylan’s anthem. But it also highlights the intended audience for his song: children.

The Juvenile Hall poetry program was looking for a way to share students’ work just as the county office of education was launching a magazine. The two needs aligned for the inaugural issue.

From picture books to graphic novels, fantasy to family fun, these must-read books have the power to hook kids of any gender. Some are cultural touchstones that belong in every kid's library. Others ...

A special series of new, original poetry, essays and fiction inspired by the theme of mirrors — stories that reflect our ...

The Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature organization’s annual One Book Two Book Children’s Literature Festival will recognize the creativity of 28 area students as it offers a day of free, family ...

Ann Teplick walks down halls both colorful and labyrinthine, a suitcase on wheels trailing behind her. She arrives at her ...