An Ohio-born author had one of her books on the American Library Association's Top Challenged Books list for 2024.

Generally in the area, small bookstores have been seeing an increase in purchases of challenged and banned books. Betsy ...

About the author: Erlick has been widely published as a travel writer and cultural journalist. Her second novel, "The Poppy Fields," is due this summer.

Explore the best children’s libraries in Chicago’s western suburbs—perfect for reading, play and family-friendly fun.

National Library Week highlights the importance of libraries as safe spaces for Black children to explore, read, and learn freely, amidst rising censorship threats.

Children’s Museum of Illinois is announcing the grand opening of its new Little Free Library, a free community book-sharing ...

Free books about family togetherness, achieving goals, starting kindergarten and more are sent to young children locally and statewide every month — but the program is at risk due to the state’s budge ...

Most of the books on the American Library Association's annual list have LGBTQ themes, continuing a yearslong trend.

Hickory native and East Central Community College student Maddie Oliphant was crowned Miss Mississippi Teen USA 2025 over a ...

From books with main characters who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender or who are exploring their gender identity or sexual orientation to stories of kids and teens with queer friends or ...

From second chances to quiet transformations, these soul-soothing novels offer a springtime reset for anyone ready to begin ...