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'When You Trap A Tiger' and 'We Are Water Protectors' win top children's book honors

'When You Trap A Tiger' and 'We Are Water Protectors' win top children's book honors

America's librarians award Tae Keller's “When You Trap A Tiger” the Newbery Medal and “We Are Water Protectors” illustrated by Michaela Goade and written by Carole Lindstrom won the Caldecott medal.
by Meghan Collins Sullivan

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'Just as I Am': Cicely Tyson reflects on her long career

'Just as I Am': Cicely Tyson reflects on her long career

During a career spanning more than six decades, Cicely Tyson has brought to life iconic roles in theater, film and television. And now, in a new memoir, she sets forth her improbable journey, from the typing pool at the Red Cross to award-winning actor and icon of style.
by Michel Martin

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The Trojan women — and many more — speak up in 'A Thousand Ships'

The Trojan women — and many more — speak up in 'A Thousand Ships'

Natalie Haynes's new book tells the epic story of the Trojan War from the perspectives of the women involved in it. And that means all the women — from Troy and Sparta, goddesses, Amazons and more.
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

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Alyda Gilkey on the life and legacy of her son David, who put 'Pictures on the Radio'

Alyda Gilkey on the life and legacy of her son David, who put 'Pictures on the Radio'

Photographer David Gilkey died in 2016 while on assignment in Afghanistan. His mother, Alyda Gilkey, remembers the man behind the lens: an adventurous soul who had a way of putting his subjects at ease.
by Scott Simon

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Ask a Bookseller: A murder mystery set on the North Shore 

Ask a Bookseller: A murder mystery set on the North Shore 

Lisa Deyo of Sweet Reads in Austin, Minnesota (across from the Spam Museum) recommended the murder mystery “The Devil’s Kettle” by fellow Austin-based writer J.J. Ollman. 
by Emily Bright

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Veteran broadcaster Larry King dies at 87

Veteran broadcaster Larry King dies at 87

Larry King, the suspenders-sporting everyman whose broadcast interviews with world leaders, movie stars and ordinary Joes helped define American conversation for a half-century, died Saturday at age 87.
by Jeff Lunden and The Associated Press

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Just move: Scientist author debunks myths about exercise and sleep

Just move: Scientist author debunks myths about exercise and sleep

Paleoanthropologist Daniel Lieberman says the concept of "getting exercise" is relatively new. His new book, “Exercised,” examines why we run, lift and walk for a workout when our ancestors didn't.
by Terry Gross

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Art Hounds: Art North International showcases Minnesotans' work

Art Hounds: Art North International showcases Minnesotans' work

Plus, sculptures and skating at Franconia Sculpture Park, and an appreciation for the efforts to preserve the art on plywood following the killing of George Floyd.
by Emily Bright

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