How Children's Books Grapple With The Native American Experience
Host Michel Martin speaks with Aaron Carapella of Tribal Nations Maps about children's books that address the history and experiences of Native Americans.
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Conifer Cuisine: Don't Toss Your Christmas Tree Yet! Here's How You Can Cook With It
If you haven't taken down your Christmas tree yet, no worries. We don't judge. Baker and cook Julia Georgallis has suggestions for how to eat your holiday tree.
'One Of The Good Ones' Tackles Police Violence, Young Adulthood and Sisterhood
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Maika and Maritza Moulite about their young adult novel, One of the Good Ones. It's about a teenager and the death of her sister in police custody.
Opinion: 'The Great Gatsby' Enters Public Domain But It Already Entered Our Hearts
NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the legacy of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. The literary classic's copyright expired on the first day of 2021.
MSNBC's Joe Scarborough Discusses His New Book On President Harry Truman
NPR's Scott Simon talks with MSNBC host Joe Scarborough about his book, Saving Freedom: Truman, the Cold War, and the Fight for Western Civilization.
Mateo Askaripour On His Darkly Comic Debut Novel
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Mateo Askaripour about his satirical debut novel, Black Buck.
Poet Tess Taylor Invites People To Embrace Darkness Of This Time Of Year
As 2020 draws to an end, poet Tess Taylor shares some poems that invite listeners into the dark of our times and the darkness of this time of year.
Books To Share With Kids During Tough Times
Even without the pandemic, life's toughest challenges are hard to explain to a child. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with author Matt de la Peña about children's books that may give parents a little help.
Trio Of Books Shows A Southeast Asia Caught Between World Powers
Three regional experts agree there's no desire in Southeast Asia to pick Washington over Beijing. U.S. strategy should look through the lens of the region itself — not just focus on containing China.
To End The Year, 3 Reads That Prove Romance Is For Everyone
For December, our columnist Maya Rodale has rounded up three must-reads where romance is for everyone who's willing to take a risk, from regular girls to royals.