National Poetry Month: Nikky Finney
NPR's Scott Detrow kicks off National Poetry Month with renowned poet Nikky Finney, winner of the National Book Award for her collection, Head Off & Split.
Author Interviews
Artist Christine Suggs on their graphic novel 'Ay, Mija'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with artist Christine Suggs about their new graphic novel, "Ay, Mija," which follows a teenager's first trip to Mexico to connect with relatives and their own heritage.
Richard Kammen was a defense attorney at Guantanamo Bay. Now he's written a novel
Attorney Richard Kammen's new novel — Tortured Justice Guantánamo Bay — is partly based on his experience. He describes the justice system there as broken. Why didn't he go the nonfiction route?
In 'Above Ground,' Clint Smith uses poetry to confront the legacy of slavery
Smith's poems, which are addressed to his young children, describe what their ancestors endured and escaped. He also examines the joy and anxiety of parenthood, especially as a Black father.
Colleen Oakley's grandma inspired the intergenerational friendship in her new novel
Colleen Oakley's new book is "The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise."
How poverty and racism 'weather' the body, accelerating aging and disease
Public health professor Arline Geronimus explains how marginalized people suffer nearly constant stress, which damages their bodies at the cellular level. Her new book is Weathering.
Ari Tison on her novel 'Saints of the Household'
Two brothers with an abusive father come of age in a new book for young adults, "Saints of the Household." NPR's Miles Parks talks with author Ari Tison about her novel.
Rachel Heng on her novel 'The Great Reclamation'
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Rachel Heng about "The Great Reclamation." Starting in 1940's Singapore, the novel follows the life of a child amid the great power conflicts playing out in the region.
Author Xelena Gonzalez and illustrator Adriana Garcia on their new children's book
Author Xelena Gonzalez and illustrator Adriana Garcia talk about rocks and about working together on their new children's book, "Where Wonder Grows," for our series "Picture This."
It's impossible to fit 'All Things' Ari Shapiro does into this headline
Shapiro co-hosts All Things Considered, co-stars in a cabaret act with Alan Cumming, and sings with the band Pink Martini. Now, he's written a book, a memoir called The Best Strangers in the World.