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Didion & Babitz Author Isn’t Into the Literary It Girl, But She Loves a Scene
Scenes are whole worlds, but worlds need creation myths, and Anolik has made a career out of writing those creation myths.
By Aamina Inayat Khan
Alex Aster Says Taylor Swift’s ‘Reputation’ Inspired Her ‘Lightlark’ Romantasy Novels
Read an exclusive excerpt of her next book in the series, Skyshade.
By Marilyn La Jeunesse
Taylor Swift's 256-Page Eras Tour Book: Everything You Need to Know
The book holds 'personal reflections' and 'never-before-seen' photos.
By Kara Nesvig
These Two States Are Responsible for Most of the Nation’s School Book Bans
The number of books banned in public schools over the past year skyrocketed to more than 10,000.
By Nadra Nittle, The 19th
These Independent Bookstore Owners Want You to Ask Why Books Get Banned
Local independent bookstores across the U.S. are standing up against book bans by encouraging curiosity (and reading, of course).
By Leila Sheridan
Are College Students Really Not Reading Anymore?
We spoke to professors about what’s going down on campus.
By Marie-Rose Sheinerman
Why Friendship Breakups Hurt More
"The pain of being ghosted by a friend isn’t just difficult because of the loss it represents but also because it can feel impossible to put words to."
By Gyan Yankovich
Macy Eleni's ‘Second Chances’ Will Convince the Most Ardent Fast Fashion Shopper to Thrift
Read an exclusive excerpt of Second Chances: The Ultimate Guide to Thrifting, Sustainable Style, and Expressing Your Most Authentic Self.
By Alyssa Hardy
Queenie Cast & Author Say More Black Women Should Fall Apart On-Screen
“We’re all messy, shady, and human.”
By Kaitlyn McNab
The Bridgerton Season 4 Love Story Has Already Been Picked
Julia Quinn, the author of the original book series, spilled the beans.
By Sara Delgado
In Turtles All the Way Down, Felix Mallard's Star Power Spirals Up
The Ginny & Georgia star takes on the world of John Green.
By Kaitlyn McNab
This New Indie Bookstore Is One Answer to Florida’s Book Bans
The Lynx is biting back at repressive book bans.
By Charlotte Collins
The Luminosity of Reading
How the Morningside Lights parade encourages the freedom to read.
By Tara Lago
The Trailer for John Green's Turtles All the Way Down Movie Is So Intriguing
Here’s everything we know about the YA novel adaptation. 🐢
By Kaitlyn McNab
The Taylor Swift Argylle Book Conspiracy Theory, Explained
It’s (mostly) not true. 🕵🏻♀️
By Elizabeth Logan
10 YA Books by South Asian Authors to Watch for in 2024
Putting Four Eids and a Funeral in my cart immediately.
By Pooja Makhijani
Hunger Games Fans Are Using the Prequel as a Lens for Real-Life Global Violence
It’s not a perfect lens, but it does mean people are paying attention.
By Helen Li
Children's Literacy Rates Are Falling, and Book Deserts Aren’t Helping
Rania Zuri, the youngest person ever to author a successful US Senate resolution, on the importance of childhood literacy.
By Rania Zuri
Scholastic Won't "Segregate" Diverse Books at Fairs, But There's Still "Work to Do"
Librarians are watching as Scholastic tries to find a way to get inclusive books to students amid bans.
By Fortesa Latifi
Banned Books Week 2023 Celebrated with Day of Panels, Author Talks
Teen Vogue hosted the all-day event with the Brooklyn Public Library.
By Teen VoguePhotography by Bea Oyster