Poetry Challenge: Honor MLK By Describing How You Dream A World
As we celebrate the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, Morning Edition asks for you to write a poem that starts with the words "I dream a world."
Books
There's Pain And Tragedy In 'Yellow Wife' — But Also Great Joy
Sadeqa Johnson's novel — inspired by a real historical figure — pulls no punches in its tale of an enslaved woman trying to survive and make a life for herself and her family.
Virtual Read-In Brings MLK's Legacy Alive For Young Children
Local organizations are finding creative new ways to celebrate the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday in the pandemic age.
Betto Arcos Shares The Power Of Community In 'Music Stories From The Cosmic Barrio'
In his new book, the globetrotting journalist and longtime NPR contributor collects some of his favorite reports from musicians and music communities around the world.
Nadia Owusu Examines Her Ghanaian-Armenian Identity In 'Aftershocks'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Nadia Owusu about her memoir, Aftershocks.
Trying To Survive On The Margins In 'At The Edge Of The Haight'
Katherine Seligman's new novel makes alive and visible the lives of people we often walk past. It's the story of a young woman surviving on the streets of San Francisco with a few friends and her dog.
The History In 'Angel Of Greenwood' Could Not Be More Timely
Randi Pink's new novel follows a young couple, Angel and Isaiah, whose budding love is set against the backdrop of historical tragedy: the Tulsa race massacre of 1921.
Remembering Neil Sheehan, Vietnam War Correspondent Who Revealed The Pentagon Papers
Sheehan, who died Jan. 7, broke the story of the Pentagon Papers and wrote A Bright Shining Lie, a Pulitzer Prize-winning book about the Vietnam War. Originally broadcast in 1988.
'Drug Use For Grown-Ups' Serves As An Argument For Personal Choice
Dr. Carl Hart's positions on drug use and availability may seem quite extreme to some — but are thoughtful and data-driven. He asserts that racism is a major factor in the negative image drugs carry.
The Clouds And Downpours Of 'Summerwater' Set The Scene For Human Drama
Sarah Moss's new novel takes place over a single, unrelentingly rainy day at a vacation site in Scotland, where families complain about each other and mounting dread builds to catastrophe at the end.