In celebration of Black History Month 2024, explore this reading list of YA, middle-grade and picture books from buzzworthy Black Canadian authors. The Probability of Everything is a novel by Sarah Everett. (Cassandra Williams, HarperCollins) The Probability of Everything follows 11-year-old Kemi Carter, an avid fan of probability. When she sees an asteroid hovering over the…

If there is one thing we know for sure in the current age of information it is that culture is a living breathing entity. In his new book, Culture: The Story of Us, from Cave Art to K-Pop, released this month, Martin Puchner delves into the history and evolution of culture, providing ample context to…

Bernardine Evaristo, the president of the Royal Society of Literature, has launched a staunch defence of the organisation, which she says has been subjected to “false accusations” of ageism, censorship and lowering standards. In an article for the Guardian, Evaristo, who won the Booker prize in 2019, wrote that “accusations of censorship and cancellation” at…

Years ago, as a black woman from a working-class background, I quickly became aware of how literary happenings were dominated by one particular group: the Oxbridge elite, who not only controlled our country’s politics but also its culture. Sometimes I’d sneak into events as if I were an intruder, do a quick lap around the…

I’m going to admit something to all y’all: the best thing that has ever happened to me—becoming a mother—is also the absolute worst. When my daughter was born, I was unprepared for the overwhelming scope of motherhood, the endless fulfilling of needs, the simultaneous busy-ness and boredom, the crushing psychic pressure of being responsible for…

The renowned English writer reflects on the literature that shaped his imagination. Photograph: Fay Godwin/British Library Board By: J.G. Ballard J. G. Ballard (1930-2009) was a colossal figure in English literature and an imaginative force of the 20th century. Alongside seminal novels — from the notorious “Crash” (1973) to the semi-autobiographical “Empire of the Sun”…

‘GREAT Stories School Tour 2024’ concluded activities showcasing UK creativity through books, literature and theatre whilst promoting good reading habits. GREAT Stories launch The ‘GREAT Stories School Tour 2024’ concluded today following a week-long activities showcasing UK creativity through books, literature and theatre whilst promoting good reading habits among primary school children. Organised by the…

If you’re an avid reader with a penchant for literary events, then we recommend a visit to this charming book house nestled in the heart of North East India. The White Owl is renowned for curating a diverse array of activities and programs aimed at cultivating a deep-seated love for reading while championing a societal…

If you’re an avid reader with a penchant for literary events, then we recommend a visit to this charming book-house nestled in the heart of North East India. The White Owl is renowned for curating a diverse array of activities and programs aimed at cultivating a deep-seated love for reading while championing a societal shift…

.fb-comments,.fb-comments span,.fb-comments span iframe[style]{min-width:100%!important;width:100%!important} Nathan Rich Over the past two years, Louisiana has experienced an ongoing wave of book bans, with lawmakers and local education boards instituting policies which aim to restrict the kinds of literature accessible to students. Of the hundreds of books challenged since 2022, a majority of the targeted texts contain LGBTQ+…