Before she became an author, Phylicia French became an aunt, and a godmother. Then the Galveston native realized there was a ...

Evereden co-founder and CEO Kimberley Ho understands the fine art of translation—when it comes to both poetry and her brand.

Jane Casey and Stuart Neville have been longlisted for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year 2025. Casey has ...

Out of 157,000 students who participated in Poetry Out Loud this school year, Wichita East High senior Ismail Saeed is one of ...

In four new collections, a frank look at disability, a celebration of domestic life (and dogs), a gathering of hushed moments ...

Longtime ‘Independent’ contributor joins a “League of Laureates” that includes Melinda Palacio, Emma Trelles, Laure-Anne ...

EXETER TWP., Pa. — Down to the tiniest detail, Kambel Smith, an artist and craftsman with autism, puts his all into every ...

Poetry is a space to experiment with language — communications through this medium enables deeper emotional expression. This ...

But let’s go back to 2024 when Rumer posted her first birthday tribute to Louetta. “Oh my tiny tender daughter, I CANT BELIEVE YOU ARE 1 ✨,” she said. “This last year with you has been the best year ...

THE SHEPHERD’S SECRET Issac Thomas makes a compelling return to fiction with The Shepherd’s Secret—a powerful retelling of ...

On Sunday, April 27, at 2 p.m. Graves Library will host its annual Poetry Bash in recognition of National Poetry Month. The ...

Not every story needs a quiet room and hours of uninterrupted time. These days, reading on the go fits into the in-between ...