The beloved poet, who died this week at 81, had a rare willingness to be wrong and learn from others.

David C. Miller, Ph.D., a scholar-activist and children’s books author, recalls growing up in West Baltimore while being ...

WWB staff members on their favorite translated books of the year and the 2025 titles they're most excited about.

Kwame Alexander, Marita Golden and other authors mourn the death of revered poet and civil rights champion Nikki Giovanni.

Renowned poet, author, and activist Nikki Giovanni dies at 81 after a recent diagnosis of lung cancer. Her legacy will live ...

Nikki Giovanni — a poet, author, activist and longtime Virginia Tech professor — was an icon in life whose work with echo for generations.

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The poet, who died Monday, set the course for her revolutionary career early, and charted it faithfully for decades by ...

This library in San Francisco only has books authored by under-18 year olds In San Francisco, a unique library has recently opened its doors. These were not copies of his own novels and essays, but ...

Our latest group of reviews showcases environmental books that remind us about what we’re saving — and why we do it.

Nikki Giovanni was a world-renowned poet, but she had a profound impact at Virginia Tech, her teaching home for more than 30 ...