A voracious reader, the president liked poetry, Civil War history and Southern fiction. He also sent Erica Jong a fan letter.

“ Wicked ” is one of several versions of the Wizard of Oz story told from different perspectives — including Dorothy’s in the original “The Wizard of Oz” film and the wizard’s in the film “Oz, the ...

For NPR's series "Picture This," illustrator Carson Ellis talks about working with author Susan Cooper to make Cooper's poem "Shortest Day" into a children's book. (This story first aired on Weekend ...

Because it is Christmas and because poetry is a step away from the hustle, a space to think and reflect, and also because ...

Tom Stockley, also known as T.S. Idiot, is a poet, artist and filmmaker who recently published their debut collection Back to ...

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The UCLA Law Library has a new guide by librarian Lynn McClelland with recommendations on that, Understanding Scholarly Metrics and Retractions for Law Students. Let me know, please, what law ...

The blind comedian, fresh from his TV triumph, discusses his daughter’s reaction, the ‘Strictly curse’ and his advice for Elton John ...

But that first reading is one which opens the door rather than leaving readers mystified. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. That all said, here’s a poem of mine from my ...

All the hustle and bustle of shopping, cooking, wrapping, and preparing for family visitors or travel have left us spiritually limp and physically exhausted. What would happen if we took a moment to ...

The final bill is the sum of all these individual amounts ... What Is a Homestead Exemption, and How Does It Affect My Property Taxes? A homestead exemption is a reduction in the assessed value ...

Writers commit to write one poem a day for the 30 days of November. Some poems reflect on the immigrant experience; others paint a picture or tell a story. This celebration is a public reading of work ...