Writing and publishing a book is just as much about money as it is about creativity. Planet Money co-host Alexi Horowitz-Ghazi walks us through how publishing works. He also explains the differences ...

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Today is #WorldBookDay. Books are the lifeblood of education, but also a key driver of empathy towards those unlike oneself.

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So, you’re wondering which programming language is the absolute hardest to learn in 2026? It’s a question that pops up a lot, especially when you see all the new languages coming out. People often ...

DENVER – A new independent bookstore in West City Park aims to be more than a place to buy books. Its owners say they want it to be a neighborhood “third space” for conversation, coffee and community.

The children gather quietly and eagerly in a circle around the teacher, who opens The Dot, by Peter H. Reynolds. The children come closer. The teacher begins to read. At first, the story seems simple.

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Last week, I was given a permission slip for my sixth-grade son to watch a PG-rated movie in school. Oh, the irony. I was never asked—and would never have given permission—for my children to have ...

Children and an adult read books at the Altadena Main Library in Altadena, Calif., in March 2025. Hans Gutknecht/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images After decades of stagnating ...