'Captain Underpants' Spinoff Book Pulled For Racism'Captain Underpants' Spinoff Book Pulled For Racism
'Captain Underpants' Spinoff Book Pulled For RacismThe author, Dav Pilkey, has apologized for including "harmful racial stereotypes" in the book.
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Celebrated Children's Author Beverly Cleary Dies At 104Celebrated Children's Author Beverly Cleary Dies At 104
Celebrated Children's Author Beverly Cleary Dies At 104She's known for sharing her childhood memories with millions of people through characters including Ramona and Beezus Quimby and Henry Huggins.
Empowering Girls Around The World Through StorytellingEmpowering Girls Around The World Through Storytelling
Empowering Girls Around The World Through StorytellingBooks and organizations are giving girls platforms to talk about their everyday lives.
6 Dr. Seuss Books Pulled By Publisher Over Racist Imagery6 Dr. Seuss Books Pulled By Publisher Over Racist Imagery
6 Dr. Seuss Books Pulled By Publisher Over Racist ImageryDr. Seuss Enterprises says the books "portray people in ways that are hurtful and wrong." Newsy's Lauren Magarino explains why, Seuss-style.
Dr. Seuss Enterprises Stops Publishing Of 6 Books Over Racist ImageryDr. Seuss Enterprises Stops Publishing Of 6 Books Over Racist Imagery
Dr. Seuss Enterprises Stops Publishing Of 6 Books Over Racist ImageryThe books have been criticized for how they depict certain minority groups.
Psychologist Recommends Preparing For COVID Before Contracting DiseasePsychologist Recommends Preparing For COVID Before Contracting Disease
Psychologist Recommends Preparing For COVID Before Contracting DiseaseDr. Abigail Hardin says preparedness kit, important documents, care instruction should be arranged ahead of illness.
Sen. Josh Hawley Lands Book Deal After Publisher Drops HimSen. Josh Hawley Lands Book Deal After Publisher Drops Him
Sen. Josh Hawley Lands Book Deal After Publisher Drops HimConservative book producer Regnery struck a deal with Hawley after another publisher dumped him amid backlash over the Capitol riot.
Bookshop Platform Gives Independent Booksellers A Way To Sell OnlineBookshop Platform Gives Independent Booksellers A Way To Sell Online
Bookshop Platform Gives Independent Booksellers A Way To Sell OnlineThe company launched to help local bookstores compete against Amazon. Now it's helping booksellers survive COVID-19.
Local Indie Bookstores Are Facing A 'Daily Fight' Against The PandemicLocal Indie Bookstores Are Facing A 'Daily Fight' Against The Pandemic
Local Indie Bookstores Are Facing A 'Daily Fight' Against The PandemicNewsy spoke to three independent bookstores across the country to learn more about how the pandemic has affected their business.
Self-Quarantined Authors Are Pivoting To Virtual Book ToursSelf-Quarantined Authors Are Pivoting To Virtual Book Tours
Self-Quarantined Authors Are Pivoting To Virtual Book ToursNewsy talked to authors with books being released in April about how they're coping and restrategizing.
Best-Selling Suspense Author Mary Higgins Clark Dies At Age 92Best-Selling Suspense Author Mary Higgins Clark Dies At Age 92
Best-Selling Suspense Author Mary Higgins Clark Dies At Age 92Clark penned more than 40 best-selling suspense novels.
Nobel Prize-Winning Author Toni Morrison Dead At 88Nobel Prize-Winning Author Toni Morrison Dead At 88
Nobel Prize-Winning Author Toni Morrison Dead At 88According to her publisher, Morrison died Monday night at Montefiore Medical Center in New York.
How Chicago's Gun Violence Sits In Survivors' BonesHow Chicago's Gun Violence Sits In Survivors' Bones
How Chicago's Gun Violence Sits In Survivors' BonesIn "An American Summer," author and journalist Alex Kotlowitz writes about how the impact of the city's gun violence can last a lifetime.
'Beale Street' Pairs An Iconic Civil Rights Voice With A Modern Eye'Beale Street' Pairs An Iconic Civil Rights Voice With A Modern Eye
'Beale Street' Pairs An Iconic Civil Rights Voice With A Modern EyeVery few people have been able to adapt James Baldwin's work for the screen. Barry Jenkins might be the best person for the job.
175 Years Ago, Charles Dickens Helped Shape Christmas As We Know It175 Years Ago, Charles Dickens Helped Shape Christmas As We Know It
175 Years Ago, Charles Dickens Helped Shape Christmas As We Know ItCharles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" helped start conversations about the meaning of the holiday.
How Porches Are More Than Just A Backdrop in 'To Kill A Mockingbird'How Porches Are More Than Just A Backdrop in 'To Kill A Mockingbird'
How Porches Are More Than Just A Backdrop in 'To Kill A Mockingbird'Besides appearing frequently throughout 'To Kill A Mockingbird,' porches help us understand how the characters view the issue of class.
Brain Food: Young Book Lovers Grow Brain Tissue As They ReadBrain Food: Young Book Lovers Grow Brain Tissue As They Read
Brain Food: Young Book Lovers Grow Brain Tissue As They ReadThe act of reading books has benefits that last long after the final page of childhood.
How One Author Is Bringing Diversity To Children's BooksHow One Author Is Bringing Diversity To Children's Books
How One Author Is Bringing Diversity To Children's BooksThe Day Ahead sat down with author Daralynn Walker to discuss how she is changing children's literature with her diverse and unique characters.
Best-Selling Writer Tom Wolfe Dies At Age 88Best-Selling Writer Tom Wolfe Dies At Age 88
Best-Selling Writer Tom Wolfe Dies At Age 88Tom Wolfe was known for works such as "The Bonfire of the Vanities" and "The Right Stuff."
Nobel Prize In Literature Postponed After Sexual Misconduct ScandalNobel Prize In Literature Postponed After Sexual Misconduct Scandal
Nobel Prize In Literature Postponed After Sexual Misconduct ScandalThe Swedish Academy will award the prize in 2019.
Political Tell-Alls Are Really Popular Now, But Are They Impactful?Political Tell-Alls Are Really Popular Now, But Are They Impactful?
Political Tell-Alls Are Really Popular Now, But Are They Impactful?James Comey's new book "A Higher Loyalty" joins the growing pile of political tell-alls.
Comey Likens Trump To A Mob Boss In Upcoming BookComey Likens Trump To A Mob Boss In Upcoming Book
Comey Likens Trump To A Mob Boss In Upcoming BookFormer FBI Director James Comey doesn't hold back in his criticism of President Trump throughout his memoir.
Trans Woman Sarah McBride Learned Empathy From Her Late HusbandTrans Woman Sarah McBride Learned Empathy From Her Late Husband
Trans Woman Sarah McBride Learned Empathy From Her Late HusbandThe national press secretary for the Human Rights Campaign strives to build a world where more people feel more comfortable to come out as LGBTQ.
Ambassador Nikki Haley Fires Back On 'Disgusting' Affair RumorAmbassador Nikki Haley Fires Back On 'Disgusting' Affair Rumor
Ambassador Nikki Haley Fires Back On 'Disgusting' Affair RumorControversial writer Michael Wolff insinuated the rumors in his book "Fire and Fury." Multiple news outlets have debunked claims in the book.
Award-winning Sci-fi Author Ursula K. Le Guin Dies At 88Award-winning Sci-fi Author Ursula K. Le Guin Dies At 88
Award-winning Sci-fi Author Ursula K. Le Guin Dies At 88Her novel "The Left Hand of Darkness" won both the Nebula and Hugo awards.
Michael Wolff's 'Fire And Fury' Is Flying Off The ShelvesMichael Wolff's 'Fire And Fury' Is Flying Off The Shelves
Michael Wolff's 'Fire And Fury' Is Flying Off The ShelvesThe publisher for "Fire and Fury" said it shipped 700,000 copies of the book in the first week.
Michael Wolff's 'Fire And Fury' Book Will Be Released EarlyMichael Wolff's 'Fire And Fury' Book Will Be Released Early
Michael Wolff's 'Fire And Fury' Book Will Be Released EarlyWithin 24 hours, the book jumped from a rank of around 48,000 on Amazon to No. 1.
'Complicit' Is Your Dictionary.com Word Of The Year'Complicit' Is Your Dictionary.com Word Of The Year
'Complicit' Is Your Dictionary.com Word Of The YearDictionary.com is summing up 2017 with the word 'complicit,' citing Ivanka Trump and other figures in the news.
'The Last Republicans' Highlights Former Presidents' Wariness Of Trump'The Last Republicans' Highlights Former Presidents' Wariness Of Trump
'The Last Republicans' Highlights Former Presidents' Wariness Of TrumpA new book highlights both Bush presidents — as well as their thoughts on President Donald Trump.
This Year's Nobel Prize In Literature Winner Is An Actual NovelistThis Year's Nobel Prize In Literature Winner Is An Actual Novelist
This Year's Nobel Prize In Literature Winner Is An Actual NovelistLast year, singer and songwriter Bob Dylan won the prestigious literature prize.
