The number of book bans in the US has soared in recent years. A new study shines light on which types of books and authors ...

George Orwell’s “1984,” about a society under authoritarian control and surveillance, and Ray Bradbury’s book-burning novel “Fahrenheit 451” have also seen a parallel rise in sales. "1984" hit No. 13, ...

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How an obsessive hatred of immigrants and people of color and deep-seated fears about the empowerment of women led to the ...

Research shows Indigenous voices and stories are sorely lacking from Australian classrooms. This is key component of truth ...

By Dave Kim The celebrity chef’s second children’s book, “Billy and the Epic Escape,” faced accusations that it stereotyped First Nations people in Australia. By Ali Watkins Our ...

Folk tales and beloved characters from cultures around the globe can are celebrated in popular books for young readers. Test your knowledge of them with this short quiz. The celebrity chef’s ...

It was more narratively driven — it told you a bunch, but wasn’t like, ‘this person looked like this,’ or ‘this is how the ...

Margaret Atwood’s “The Handmaid’s Tale,” a novel set in a totalitarian society, has shot to the top of Amazon’s bestselling ...

The latest from the chronicler of urban grit known for “Lush Life” and “Clockers” — as well as writing on “The Wire” TV series — is set in 2008 in East Harlem, where a five-story ...

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Join Asia Society Hong Kong Center and members of the Committee of 100 to hear perspectives on the outcomes of the ASHK is proud to host a dialogue between Amy Chen, Chief Investment Officer of the ...