National Read Across America Day aims to create and celebrate a nation of diverse readers โ Houston Public Media
What are the books that opened your eyes to the world? Which ones helped shape who you are? Today, we discuss the importance of literacy and representation in books, as well as recent challenges to reading materials.
houstonpublicmedia.orgCNET's Ackerman on the products and trends that will define tech in 2022
With 2021 almost in the books, we're looking ahead to the year to come in our new series "What's New in '22." In the first installment, CNET's Dan Ackerman joins โCBS Morningsโ to talk about the big tech trends and products of 2022, including big leaps in augmented and virtual reality devices.
news.yahoo.comKen Lindnerโs โAspire higherโ promises to motivate you to elevate your life
As the founder of the Positive Life Choice Psychology, he has studied the art of decision-making for years, and now in his new book, โASPIRE HIGHER, How to Find the Love, Positivity, and Purpose to Elevate Your Life and the World,โ author Ken Lindner offers his formula to help you raise your self-esteem and self-confidence.
Katy ISD parents demand answers from the district after finding books in campus libraries that contain โvulgar and explicit materialโ
Several Katy ISD parents are upset over certain books that are on the shelves at their kidโs schools. The parents said the books are obscene and sexually explicit in nature.
Conservatives target books amid anti-critical race theory push
Accompanying the anti-critical race theory push has been a building effort to rid school libraries of certain books. Often, these books are deemed to be sexually explicit. But others included acclaimed works about race and racism.
washingtonpost.comVYPE Media's Week 2 Plays of the Week
Another week of High School Football in the books, means another week of VYPE Live's top plays of the week! We've got it all this week. Offensive firepower, defensive TDs, and even some special teams! So take a look and come back Monday as we let YOU the fans vote on what play should be crowned as Play of the Week!!!!
The push for LGBTQ civil rights stalls in the Senate as advocates search for Republican support
Advocatesโ hopes of passing a capstone expansion of rights for queer Americans, the Equality Act, have run aground amid GOP concerns about religious freedom and broader attacks on transgender rights.
washingtonpost.comโHometown Boyโ author shares inspiration and next steps for the shelf
A rainy day is a perfect time to curl up on the sofa with a good book, and if you like a sweet, feel-good, small-town romance then โHometown Boyโ is the book for you. Author and blogger Audrey McClelland shares what inspired her to write this novel, as well as her plans to pen more in the future.
Get your body ready for summer with the โFast Burnโ program
New York Times bestselling author and host of the syndicated television show The DoctorsโโIan K. Smith, M.D has a unique intermittent fasting plan that combines the power of time-restricted eating with an easy-to-follow detailed program.
Local singer Bill Nash gets candid about writing songs for country music legends
HOUSTON โ He has penned songs for country stars such as Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Diamond Rio, and Larry Gatlin. Now singer-songwriter, Bill Nash, looks back at his extraordinary career in music in his newly released autobiography, Saint Sinner Singer: An Unexpected, Redirected, Resurrected Life. Bill Nash and Kris Kristofferson in 1974 on the Phil Everly show (Bill Nash)The song is called โFor the Good Times,โ and you can see both artists performing the song in the video below. Bill and Kim Nash with country singer Reba McEntire (Bill Nash)โThere were 5,000 songs that Reba listened to for two slots on that greatest hits album and ours was just picked at random. AdNashโs memoir, Saint Sinner Singer: An Unexpected, Redirected, Resurrected Life, is available now for sale.
Bellaire teacher Jennifer Mathieu on how her book became a Netflix film directed by Amy Poehler
HOUSTON โ The new Netflix film โMoxieโ is a coming-of-age story that highlights the importance of female empowerment. The film is based on a book by the same name, written by local author and Bellaire High School teacher, Jennifer Mathieu. She shared with Houston Life her excitement after her novel got the Hollywood treatment by renowned comedian Amy Poehler. Nico Hiraga as Seth, Amy Poehler as Lisa/Director/Producer, Hadley Robinson as Vivian in Moxie. Jennifer Mathieu and Amy Poehler on the set of 'Moxie" (Jennifer Mathieu)โVisiting the set was so fun.
Houston Rockets, Reliant and Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation hosting annual book drive
HOUSTON โ Throughout the month of March, the Houston Rockets and the Rockets Womenโs Organization are partnering up with Reliant for the fifth annual โHTX Reads Book Drive,โ benefiting the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation. This year Houstonians can support childhood literacy virtually by texting โBookDriveโ to 91999, or visiting bushhoustonliteracy.org/bookdrive. In addition to donating money or books, Houstonians are encouraged to celebrate National Read Aloud Month by making reading with their children a daily habit and using #HTXReads when sharing photos on social media. Watch as Lauren Kelly chats with Julie Baker Finck, President, Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation, Felicia Stone, Houston Rockets Womenโs Organization, and Leanne Schneider, Director Of Community Relations at Reliant about how you can support this wonderful event.
Dr. Seuss books shoot to the top of Amazonโs bestseller list
Dr. Seuss' never-before-published book, "What Pet Should I Get?" Books by Dr. Seuss have flooded Amazon's U.S. bestseller list after it was announced that six of the author's publications were being pulled over racist imagery. In total, 15 Dr. Seuss publications were in Amazon's top 20 list on Friday morning. Former Presidents Donald Trump and Barack Obama mentioned Dr. Seuss in their previous speeches. "Research in recent years has revealed strong racial undertones in many books written/illustrated by Dr. Seuss," the statement said.
cnbc.com6 Dr. Seuss books won't be published anymore because of racist and insensitive images
6 Dr. Seuss books won't be published anymore because of racist and insensitive images Six Dr. Seuss books will no longer be published because of racist and insensitive imagery, Dr. Seuss Enterprises said in a statement on March 2, the late author and illustrator's birthday.
cbsnews.com17 picture books youโve never heard of, but that your kids will love
Who doesnโt love โBrown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?โ (And the polar bear version. And the panda edition!) Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle definitely have that formula down to a science. And well, the classics are the classics for a reason, and most parents can probably agree there will be room for those books on any shelf.
โDonโt give upโ: Houston author fulfills dreams of publishing first book at the age of 77
At the age of 77, Ellen Richardson had her first novel published after overcoming numerous obstacles. She shared her journey writing and publishing her book, Murder and the Talk Show Diva, and why itโs important to persevere and never give up. โI want to have a book published. Iโve been writing for so long, and so finally my dream came true.โHouston author Ellen Richardson shares her journey writing and publishing her first book, Murder and the Talk Show Diva. The two of them together solve the murder.โHouston author Ellen Richardson shares her journey writing and publishing her first book, Murder and the Talk Show Diva.
How growing up in Third Ward inspired a Houston teacher to become a successful author
HOUSTON โ A former teacher found inspiration in her Third Ward upbringing to create new a fantasy novel set in Houston. The book is called Wings of Ebony and the author, J. Elle, chatted with Houston Life about her impressive story that landed her a six-figure book deal. Houston author J. Elle (Chris Spicks Photography)โI wanted to get into the profession, but I didnโt have any formal training. Wings of Ebony is out now and it debuted on the New York Times young adult bestseller list. To connect with J. Elle, click here.
Houston author J. Elle hopes to โinspire a movementโ in new YA Fantasy novel inspired by Third Ward
HOUSTON โ A Houston-native author is tackling racism, privilege and empowerment in her new, debut novel. Author J. Elle spoke to KPRC 2 about her book described as the 2018 film โThe Hate U Giveโ meets DCโs โWonder Womanโ taking place in a โBlack Pantherโ world. Elle said she hopes her book can โinspire a movement and plant the seeds of change.โFrom inspiration to publishingElle told KPRC 2 an image rooted in her mind brought her to the keyboard. AdโWriting is like exercise, like I just sat there (at my desk) one morning and started drafting what came to mind,โ she told KPRC 2. My neighborhood lives in the pages of this book,โ she told KPRC 2.
10 Texas books that defined 2020
None of us will forget the year 2020, but hopefully a part of these memories will be of books we read for solace and comfort during these strange times. Below are a handful of recommendationsโeach with a Texas connectionโfor holiday gifts or for your own to-read list. Two nonfiction books shed the proverbial spotlight on one of the stateโs favorite actors, Matthew McConaughey, while other titles introduce fresh perspectives and voices that explore Texas landscapes and identities in new and unexpected ways. Nights When Nothing Happened by Simon Han (Riverhead)Hanโs debut novel animates the struggles of an immigrant family from Tianjin, China, living in the Dallas-area suburb of Plano. Simon the Fiddler follows Boudlinโs adventures and missteps throughout South and East Texas during the late 19th century, amid the chaos and turmoil of Reconstruction.
The latest "banned books"
Every year the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom compiles a list of books that the public or officials have sought to ban from library shelves. They say it's an annual snapshot of issues that concern Americans the most. Vinita Nair discusses this year's entries.
cbsnews.comA celebration of fake books
A first-of-its-kind exhibit in New York City is drawing crowds of book enthusiasts. Ironically, none of the books featured are real. People who judge these so-called "Blooks" by their covers will have a surprise in store when they discover what's inside these rare, novelty items. Lee Cowan reports.
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