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World Literature Today, the University of Oklahoma-based literary magazine, awarded “American Born Chinese” author Gene Luen Yang with its NSK Neustadt Prize for Children’s and Young Adult Literature prize.

World Literature Today, the University of Oklahoma-based literary magazine, awarded “American Born Chinese” author Gene Luen Yang with its NSK Neustadt Prize for Children’s and Young Adult Literature prize.

A book wagon bearing commonly banned titles will stop at Kindred Stories in Houston Saturday to distribute hundreds of free books.

Diplomatically, the United States just made a big move toward normalization with President Biden’s September trip to Vietnam and announcement that the countries would bolster relations, countering China’s growing influence.

Mattie Lubchansky's 'Boys Weekend' is one of the year's most astounding graphic novels so far.

MariNaomi, whose I Thought You Loved Me is out in May, suggests 20 recent graphic works with LGBTQ themes.

I have never before felt so seen and SHAMED as seeing these two TikToks from the HCPL system.

Silver Sprocket owner Avi Ehrlich gives the top 200 books of 2022 at their retail store and explains his retail approach to selling indies.

Efforts are underway to bring a university presence to South County. In other news, history was made at the county Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, when Supervisor Nora Vargas became chair of the governing body. Plus, tell us your new year’s resolutions by leaving us a voicemail, with your name and what part of San Diego County you live in, at 619-452-0228.

Governor Newsom’s proposed budget plan for 2023 into 2024 includes cuts to programs to close a projected $22.5 billion deficit. Among those cuts are 20,000 new child care slots intended for California’s neediest families. New reporting from The San Diego Union-Tribune looks at how California’s child care subsidies have fallen short, leaving many unable to afford child care at all. Then, the need for housing is impacting small businesses in a once popular hub for dining and entertainment in...