From iconic authors to brand-new talent, these are the best books by Native American and Indigenous authors, including psychological thrillers, YA, and poetry.

Nature has been at the heart of much of Curtice’s work, and it was the focus of a special event hosted Monday at Franklin College. “Little Seeds: Interfaith Understanding Through the Art of Children’s ...

Children often learn about Indigenous cultures from history, but it’s just as important to know that Native American Indian cultures are still alive and strong in the modern-day, too. That’s why I ...

Knowing the stakes, Rose and her classmates at their west-side elementary practiced the drill just as their teacher instructed. The third graders kept a stack of worksheets tucked underneath their ...

The Altoona Area Public Library, 1600 Fifth Ave., Altoona, has announced its events for the month of November. — In partnership with the Video Game Clubs of America, the library is hosting a gaming ...

This article appears in the December 2025 print edition with the headline “Patti Smith’s Lifetime of Reinvention.” ...

The first African author to win the Nobel in literature, Soyinka has been an outspoken critic of governments worldwide.

“The Land of Sweet Forever” includes stories and essays by a writer who grappled with her Southern roots. By Laura Miller Laura Miller is a books and culture columnist for Slate and the author of “The ...

At some point, we have to recognize that we just don’t know about the Maine Senate candidate’s past motivations—or about much of anything else, either.

Cortés, a retired professor and scholar, drew on his summer camp experiences in the 1940s for a story involving the nature of ...

Tricksters dance through the stories of cultures around the world, causing chaos, teaching lessons, and making us laugh at ...

Sociologist and housing expert Sharon Cornelissen is set to release "The Last House on the Block," a book about her experience living in Detroit.