Lauren Hough On Growing Up In A Cult, New Memoir
Lauren Hough tells NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro about her memoir Leaving Isn't the Hardest Thing. Hough spent part of her childhood in a cult, which affected her later life.
Books
Quiet No More: Sen. Hirono's Immigrant Journey Fuels Her Fire In Congress
Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii — one of the most outspoken Democrats in Congress — wasn't always so vociferous. She says her story, detailed in a new memoir, has driven her to "stand up to bullies."
The Ant-icipation Is Over: 'Juan Hormiga' Is Here!
Gustavo Roldán's tale of an adventurous (if nap-prone) ant — newly translated into English — has everything you could want: silliness, adventure, daring, a cliffhanger, and a fun, satisfying ending.
Sen. Mazie Hirono Talks New Memoir
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono, Democrat from Hawaii, about her book, Heart of Fire: An Immigrant Daughter's Story.
Jory Fleming Shares What It's Like Going Through Life With Autism In New Memoir
NPR's Debbie Elliott speaks to Jory Fleming about his new book, How to be Human — An Autistic Man's Guide to Life. Fleming, who himself is autistic, co-wrote the book with Lyric Winik.
Gary Paulsen's Memoir Taps Into The Childhood Experiences That Inspired His Stories
Gary Paulsen has a new memoir about the childhood experiences behind some of his most beloved novels for young people. It's called Gone to The Woods.
'The Light Of The Midnight Stars' Doesn't Shine Brightly Enough
Rena Rossner's YA novel, set in a magical version of medieval Eastern Europe, follows a rabbi and his three supernaturally-talented daughters. Unfortunately the characters never quite come to life.
Louise Erdrich On Her Personal Connection To Native Peoples' 'Fight For Survival'
Erdrich's novel, The Night Watchman, is based on her grandfather's role in resisting a Congressional effort to withdraw federal recognition from her family's tribe. Originally broadcast March 4, 2020.
Mom Releases Book Based On 10 Years Of Ramadan Traditions
10 years ago, story teller Salma Hasan Ali started a blog marking the month of Ramadan called "30 Days, 30 Deeds." This year, she releases a book of stories and lessons from a decade of the blog.
National Parks Should Be Controlled By Indigenous Tribes, One Writer Argues
The National Parks Service has often been called "America's Best Idea." But David Treuer argues that, because that came at the cost of Native American homeland, they deserve to take control.