7 Facts About Lorraine Hansberry
By the age of 34, Lorraine Hansberry was already the author of two plays that had appeared on Broadway. She should have been on course for a long and successful career—but tragically, that wouldn't happen. Still, her legacy has endured.
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This Word Search Features 12 Terms Coined by Authors—How Fast Can You Spot Them?
Do you know which author invented ‘factoid’—or what it really means? But more importantly, can you find it in this word search?
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The 25 Best Children’s Books of All Time
The best children’s books of all time include works by J.R.R. Tolkien, Maurice Sendak, Louisa May Alcott, and more.
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'A gift to my ancestors': Meet the Palestinian-American authors bringing their culture to the heart of children's books
Hannah Moushabeck remembers the warm feeling of snuggling beside her two sisters under a heavy blanket, giggles filling their bedroom as they waited for baba to tuck them in and share another bedtime story.
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7 Fascinating Facts About Jhumpa Lahiri
Nilanjana Sudeshna Lahiri, otherwise known as Jhumpa Lahiri, first came to prominence with her award-winning 1999 debut, the short story collection 'Interpreter of Maladies.' Here's what you need to know about 'The Namesake' author.
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Reports of Mark Twain’s Quote About His Own Death Are Greatly Exaggerated
“The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated” is a little exaggerated itself. Find out the real story behind this famous quote.
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6 Little-Known Writers of Color Who Transformed Their Countries
Though their contributions were immense, many aren’t well-known outside of their nations’ borders.
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