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"Read for a Better World" encourages readers of all ages to explore diversity, empathy, and action through literature.
Cedar Rapids author turns therapy dog’s journey into children’s book, “Meet Mali the Therapy Dog.”
Fortunately, Frank Herbert’s “Dune” isn’t the only work that’s slated to get the adaptation treatment this year, particularly in the streaming world.
Chuy Renteria wears many hats. He’s a key figure in the Iowa dance scene, a teacher, a father, husband, mentor, and leader in the field of diversity, equity and inclusion and now he can add author to that list.
From pork tenderloins to The Wave, Iowa poet captures state’s 175 years
Find these seven titles for young adults by Latinx authors at Cedar Rapids Public Library that readers will want to dive into all year long.
Each issue, we ask Judy Ryan, who retired after working more than 20 years at Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Cedar Rapids, to share her book suggestions with our HER readers.
The founder of the University of Iowa’s Nonfiction Writing Program and professor emeritus at the University of Iowa has written “The Ninth Decade” that chronicles eight years of Klaus’ life after 80, with each essay covering a six-month time period.
Sidekick Coffee and Books in Iowa City has announced its first KidLit Pizzazz Festival featuring 15 children’s authors and illustrators from Iowa from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 14 who will sign their books.
Local bookstores brace for supply chain challenges
The seed for LaTanya McQueen’s latest novel, “When the Reckoning Comes,” was planted while she learned more about her great great grandmother who was a slave on Southern plantation.
Lori Erickson’s new book, “The Soul of the Family Tree,” comes at a good time for all those newly hatched genealogy buffs who have used the pandemic to research their family trees. It also appeals to longtime genealogists who may be surprised by how Erickson adds new layers of meaning to their hobby.
These children’s and young adult stories were recently acquired for film or television adaptation. Check them out before they hit the big screen or TV screen.
