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Independent booksellers refuse to stock Amazon titlesFirst Barnes & Noble, then Indigo Books and Music and Books-A-Million 鈥� now some indie bookstores are choosing not to add Amazon-published titles to their bookshelves.- National Student Poet and resolute teenNational Student Poet is an appointment given annually to only five teens across the US; Lylla Younes of Alexandria, La. was chosen from 8,000 applicants by the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities.聽
The Fun Stuff: And Other EssaysTwenty-three essays showcase preeminent literary critic James Wood as a hungry, happy bookworm.
Election night cupcakesEase the stress of Election Day with cute red, white, and blue cupcakes. The batter and frosting can be made ahead of time; perfect for an election night party!
'Wreck-It Ralph': Is the video game send-up worth seeing?'Wreck-It Ralph' is Disney's newest animated offering. Check out our full review.
Election Cake: An American traditionElection Cake has been served on Election Day since the early 1880s. This hearty fruit cake was traditionally baked to serve farmers who had left their fields for a few days to journey into town and vote.
Britney Spears as... a novelist?Reports say the pop superstar is close to signing a book deal with an imprint of HarperCollins.- Paul Ryan and his modern family on the campaign trailPaul Ryan and his modern family were on the campaign trail together last weekend. Mr. Ryan's three kids, all under age 10, are adjusting to the national spotlight as their dad campaigns for vice president.
Election season: Remembering the strange election of 1876During the era of Obama and Romney, historian Roy Morris Jr. looks back at the contested nineteenth-century race.
'The Walking Dead': Did that main character really die?'The Walking Dead' appeared to kill off a major character in the last few minutes of the latest episode. Where will the show go from here?
Top 5 parenting tips for media literacy in preschoolersThere are five essentials that will help preschoolers become media literate, says Modern Parenthood guest blogger Rebecca Hains, a children's media culture expert at Salem State University, in Salem, Mass.- Top 5 parenting tips for media literacy in preschoolersThere are five essentials that will help preschoolers become media literate, says Modern Parenthood guest blogger Rebecca Hains, a children's media culture expert at Salem State University, in Salem, Mass.
Media literacy for preschoolers requires active parent viewingMedia literacy can be developed in preschoolers if parents actively watch media content with them and relate it to real-life experiences 鈥� and your family's values.
Media literacy for preschoolers: Parenting a savvy viewerMedia literacy for preschoolers isn't given much emphasis in schools, but parents can advance a child's media literacy at home.
10 books to read after the electionElection season is finally almost over. Now it's time to actually tackle America's problems. Here are 10 books that offer context.
Wreck it Ralph: Biggest box-office opening ever for Disney animationWreck it Ralph sold $49.1 worth of tickets this weekend. Wreck-It Ralph is a 3-D animated family film about a video game villain who tries to break free of his role.
Bill Walton: 10 quotes for his birthdayFor his 60th birthday, here are 10 quotes from the Basketball Hall of Famer.
'When America First Met China' and 'The Great Railroad Revolution'Two new books explore how US found its way toward and past the horizon.
Five secrets to fabulous fried riceFried rice is a favorite Asian staple, but did you know it works best with cold leftover rice? Here are some helpful hints for making this crowd-pleasing meal at home.
Aged white cheddar and broccoli soup with chorizoCheesy and warm, but also spicy and smokey, this soup will please both kids and parents. The chorizo and aged white cheddar make it different from your average bowl broccoli cheddar soup.
