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Poetry Friday: Take a (line) break

Poetry Friday: Take a (line) break

To celebrate National Poetry Month, The Thread is sharing a collection of poetry from local presses every Friday in April.
by MPR News Staff

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Ta-Nehisi Coates takes on Marvel's 'Black Panther'

Ta-Nehisi Coates takes on Marvel's 'Black Panther'

Coates has written a series of 'Black Panther' comics that explore the character of an African prince turned superhero. "I would like Black Panther to be some kid's Spider-Man," he says.

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Meet the 'Rocket Girls,' the women who charted the course to space

Meet the 'Rocket Girls,' the women who charted the course to space

Before there were digital computers, there were "human computers," women who used pencils and paper to do the math that helped carry the U.S. into space. Nathalia Holt tells their story in a new book.

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'We want to hear new voices': Diversity in sci-fi and fantasy

'We want to hear new voices': Diversity in sci-fi and fantasy

"The real strongholds of fantasy and science fiction are stereotypically very white and old," said Zen Cho, author of "Sorcerer to the Crown." But the industry is changing.
by Tracy Mumford

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'Pothole Confidential': R.T. Rybak's memoirs from the mayor's office

'Pothole Confidential': R.T. Rybak's memoirs from the mayor's office

"I wrote this book because I wanted to write a super honest look -- warts and all, including my own warts," former Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak said of his memoir.
by MPR News Staff

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When talking about sexual consent, YA books can be a parent's best friend

When talking about sexual consent, YA books can be a parent's best friend

Today's young adult novels deal with consent, sexual assault and the pressures of sexting, among other things. For parents who aren't comfortable broaching those subjects, these books can help.
by Neda Ulaby

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Businesses should embrace wacky ideas, says the St. Paul Saints' Mike Veeck

Businesses should embrace wacky ideas, says the St. Paul Saints' Mike Veeck

In his new book "Another Boring, Derivative, Piece of Crap Business Book," St. Paul Saints owner Mike Veeck argues that to succeed, businesses should have a laugh.

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Love, sandwiches and impulse jewelry purchases in 'Lust and Wonder'

Love, sandwiches and impulse jewelry purchases in 'Lust and Wonder'

Writer Augusten Burroughs has grown up on the page, in a series of unvarnished (and sometimes unhinged) memoirs. His latest is the story of a man trying to stay sober, stay in love and not blow it.
by Jason Sheehan

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