Why I Almost Didn’t Read My Poem at the Inauguration January 20, 2022 by Amanda Gorman: Opinion-Guest Essay for The New York Times Read More
Judges Gear Up for the 2022 Grateful American Book Prize December 3, 2021 The award is given annually to authors who have created outstanding works of historical fiction, biography, and/or non-fiction, for seventh... Read More
Author Jason Reynolds on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert December 2, 2021 The National Ambassador of Young People's Literature advocates for readers and writers of all ages Read More
Grateful American Book SeriesHoliday Gift Guide November 18, 2021 Children's History Books for the Holidays Read More
Interview with 2021 Grateful American Book Prize Winner November 17, 2021 Ground Zero, author Alan Gratz says, “the most emotionally difficult book I've ever written.” Read More
For the Holidays,the Gift of Self-Care November 10, 2021 by Tara Parker-Pope for The New York Times A Buddhist teacher offers five simple steps to quiet your mind and soothe your stress any time of year. Read More
Indigenous Peoples’ Day October 11, 2021 by Melina Delkic for The New York Times Many cities and states are observing the day. Here’s some of the history behind it. Read More
“Ground Zero” by Alan Gratz Wins 2021 Grateful American Book Prize October 7, 2021 Chris Stevenson’s "The Cannon of Courage" and Michaela MacColl’s "View from Pagoda Hill" receive Honorable Mention Read More
“Abigail & John” Interactive September 8, 2021 The Museum of the American Revolution animates the children's history book Read More
Track the Hidden Histories Lurking in the Street Names of Washington, D.C. August 26, 2021 A new exhibition highlights the people behind some of the capital city’s roadways, plazas and parks Read More
Amanda Gorman on the One Piece of Advice That Changed Her Life August 25, 2021 The poet, who caught the world’s attention with her inaugural reading, speaks about what keeps her motivated, her literary influences... Read More
