A month before COVID struck, I took a course in writing poetry. I chose poetry for the same reason I might have chosen opera ...

Sing your body electric to Ozomatli’s new literary tune “Read to the Rhythm,” which was just released today. In the video, Ozomatli, dancers, and about 60 kids hang out at the L.A. Public Library ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Tattered American flags were respectfully retired Saturday during ceremonies on the grounds of the ...

Mr. PHILIP LEVINE (Poet): When I lived alone by myself I used to--and I was an industrial worker. I used to live basically on potatoes, butter and salt and onions. And truthfully, I felt nourished by ...

People chat and browse books at a second hand book shop in Havana, Cuba [Roberto Machado Noa/LightRocket via Getty Images] It has by now become platitudinous to remark that people hardly read books ...

Reading is essential to make a human being complete, according to Tamizhanban. He dedicates 120 verses to the subject. In as many ways he celebrates reading, which is like breathing for him. A few ...