In 1997, for example, Vivian Gornick wrote that love was no longer the primary narrative conflict of contemporary literature.

Autopsy (of an ex-teen heartthrob)' by Avan Jogia, of Nickelodeon's 'Victorious,' chronicles his coming of age and the dark sides of fame.

There’s now a thriving industry based on expediting heartbreak. The lovelorn can check into a Heartbreak Hotel on London’s Broadway Market; do Yoga with Adriene classes to help them “tend to” their ...

With its singsong refrain and sleepy-time theme, memorable characters and colorful illustrations, it’s one of the most popular children’s books of all time and still the perfect read to cozy up with ...

First, the mothers hugged each other, bonded by the deaths of their sons. Then, they embraced the parents of the young man ...

Nickel Boys’ is a profoundly moving film about two young boys who undergo a harrowing experience together and form a deep friendship in the process. In the 1960s, during the Jim Crow era, Elwood ...

While not every movie based on a book manages to live up to fans' imaginations, the ones on this list are almost as good on the screen as they were on the page. Books made into movies also can be a ...

Capital Area District Libraries’ expert selectors have curated a dynamic Black History Month reading list for all ages, ...

Alexandra Chow encourages students to collaborate, so they increase their impact on the climate crisis. This 18-year-old from ...

Even though fewer teens are reading for fun, one of the best ways to engage them is with a great book -- especially one that is relevant to their interests and experiences. These YA books from 2019 ...

Let’s consider the lay of the land when it comes to five of the most pressing concerns facing the United States in this ...

What does the slang term "gagged" mean? According to Urban Dictionary, "gagged" means "to be amazed or stunned by someone or a situation of some kind." The site says the term is also "often used ...