Meet the creator of Black Crossword, puzzles with clues that honor African heritage
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Juliana Pache about her Black crossword mini puzzles, with clues that honor African heritage.
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Sweet Valley High's spiritual successors: reading recommendations for teen girls
A roundup of reading recommendations for tweens and teens that highlight - and help with - some of the drama of those middle and high school years.
The legacy of 'American Pie' at 25
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Alyson Hannigan, one of the stars of the raunchy teen comedy, about the film's legacy 25 years after its release.
'Wait Wait' for August 31, 2024: Live in Minnesota with Nate Berkus
This week, Wait Wait is live in Minneapolis with special guest Nate Berkus and panelists Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Bobcat Goldthwait, and Josh Gondelman
A new version of the 1977 Star Wars features a dub in a Native American language
A new version of the 1977 classic STAR WARS movie opens in Minnesota Theaters. And "the force be with you" will sound different. The dubbed-over version is in Ojibwe, the indigenous language of one of the largest Native American tribes in the United States.
William Cope Moyers's new memoir recounts his struggle with sobriety and painkillers
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with William Cope Moyers about his new memoir "Broken Open: What Painkillers Taught Me about Life and Recovery."
Matt Haig on his new novel and following up on the success of 'The Midnight Library'
A retired teacher is given a house on a Spanish island from a friend, then fantastic things things happen to her. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Matt Haig about his new novel, "The Life Impossible."
Tragedy feels all too familiar in these two international dramas
The Mexican drama The Accident and the Swedish series Quicksand offer interesting perspectives on difficult topics. They are also a reminder that justice plays out differently around the world.
'The Dictionary Story' is a kids' book that defies definition
Dictionary wants to bring her pages to life but then a hungry alligator chasing a donut crashes into a queen who slips on some soap and chaos ensues. Can Dictionary put herself back together again?