/news/tags/books books en-US Copyright Tue, 15 Oct 2024 15:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2024-10-15/alternative-history-of-cleveland-compares-how-people-lived-centuries-ago-to-today Jon Wlasiuk's book explores how humans have interacted with the environment in Northeast Ohio for thousands of years. Tue, 15 Oct 2024 15:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2024-10-15/alternative-history-of-cleveland-compares-how-people-lived-centuries-ago-to-today Carrie Wise /education/2024-10-02/the-banned-wagon-makes-a-stop-in-lakewood-hands-out-free-books-challenged-across-the-u-s The tour sponsored by publisher Penguin Random House comes as efforts have ramped up in recent years to ban books that discuss topics generating controversy like race, gender and sexuality. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 22:01:05 GMT /education/2024-10-02/the-banned-wagon-makes-a-stop-in-lakewood-hands-out-free-books-challenged-across-the-u-s Conor Morris /arts-culture/2023-05-16/cleveland-author-justin-a-reynolds-tells-young-writers-we-need-your-voices Growing up in Northeast Ohio, author Justin Reynolds developed a passion for reading and writing, fostered by librarians and the statewide Power of the Pen writing program. Tue, 16 May 2023 13:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2023-05-16/cleveland-author-justin-a-reynolds-tells-young-writers-we-need-your-voices Carrie Wise /show/sound-of-ideas/2023-01-31/facility-aimed-at-serving-unhoused-youth-is-at-center-of-debate-in-clevelands-ohio-city-neighborhood A proposed drop-in center that would offer resources for youth experiencing homelessness has residents in disagreement. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 11:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2023-01-31/facility-aimed-at-serving-unhoused-youth-is-at-center-of-debate-in-clevelands-ohio-city-neighborhood Drew Maziasz /community/2022-12-30/tuscarawas-county-public-library-looking-to-expand-free-books-for-newborns-program The First Steps to Literacy: Books for Babies Trust Fund aims to give every baby in the county a book. Fri, 30 Dec 2022 17:35:16 GMT /community/2022-12-30/tuscarawas-county-public-library-looking-to-expand-free-books-for-newborns-program Abigail Bottar /show/sound-of-ideas/2022-12-28/authors-brad-meltzer-and-brad-ricca-discuss-their-recent-books We bring you recent interviews with authors Brad Meltzer and Brad Ricca on their respective new works. Wed, 28 Dec 2022 11:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2022-12-28/authors-brad-meltzer-and-brad-ricca-discuss-their-recent-books Leigh Barr /arts-culture/2022-11-03/a-memorial-to-dobby-can-stay-on-a-welsh-beach-but-fans-have-to-stop-leaving-socks Fans of Harry Potter erected a memorial to Dobby the house elf on the beach where he dies in the movie. Officials are asking people to stop leaving socks and painted rocks, which harm the environment. Thu, 03 Nov 2022 09:02:00 GMT /arts-culture/2022-11-03/a-memorial-to-dobby-can-stay-on-a-welsh-beach-but-fans-have-to-stop-leaving-socks Rachel Treisman /news/npr-news/2022-09-24/how-independent-bookstores-help-in-the-fight-against-book-banning-and-why-it-matters An Atlanta store is one of hundreds of independent booksellers across the country celebrating the freedom to read as schools, universities and public libraries face attempts to ban or restrict books. Sat, 24 Sep 2022 09:00:57 GMT /news/npr-news/2022-09-24/how-independent-bookstores-help-in-the-fight-against-book-banning-and-why-it-matters Fernando Alfonso III /news/npr-news/npr-news/2022-09-06/the-booker-prize-shortlist-of-six-works-of-fiction-is-announced Among the six authors who made the Booker Prize shortlist are Elizabeth Strout, NoViolet Bulawayo and Percival Everett. The winner will be announced in October. Tue, 06 Sep 2022 19:37:14 GMT /news/npr-news/npr-news/2022-09-06/the-booker-prize-shortlist-of-six-works-of-fiction-is-announced Elizabeth Blair /news/post/akron-s-newest-indie-bookstore-elizabeths-writes-its-own-story-what-inclusion-really-means WKSU's Mark Arehart talks with activist and writer Rachel Cargle about opening Elizabeth's pop-up bookshop in Akron. Wed, 30 Sep 2020 00:11:05 GMT /news/post/akron-s-newest-indie-bookstore-elizabeths-writes-its-own-story-what-inclusion-really-means Mark Arehart