The American Girl doll brand is celebrating its 40th anniversary in a big way in 2026. Mattel, Inc. announced in a press release on Wednesday that two book titles celebrating the landmark anniversary ...

Literature shapes how we see ourselves, our country, and the world around us. Reading a book isn’t just about turning pages. It’s about connecting with voices across time and understanding the ...

The movie, with its handful of Oscar nominations, has refocused attention on “Erasure,” a satire of the literary world and its racial biases. By Sarah Lyall and Alexandra Alter There’s a scene in ...