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Ensemble Pi has announced Banned Books, presented by the Music & Recorded Sound Division at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Banned Books is an evening-length performance of six premieres commissioned by Ensemble Pi in response to recent U.S. bills, which ban books or curtail the discussion of critical race theory, LGBTQ+ issues, antisemitism and other disputed topics in public schools and libraries.

These are the 18 books USA TODAY critics gave perfect ★★★★ (out of four) reviews.

The suspected removal of LGBTQ-themed books from the Granbury, Texas school district is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education.

These are the 18 books USA TODAY critics gave perfect ★★★★ (out of four) reviews.

Defend freedom of expression, especially against violence. By so doing, you ultimately protect yourself and others, columnist Arthur I. Cyr writes.

In their latest works, Azar Nafisi, Elena Ferrante, and Anna Quindlen vigorously assert that reading and writing can pull us out of our mess. In their hands, reading and writing are worth celebrating.

In their latest works, Azar Nafisi, Elena Ferrante, and Anna Quindlen vigorously assert that reading and writing can pull us out of our mess. In their hands, reading and writing are worth celebrating.

Looking for a good read? Check out this list of the buzzworthy Canadian and international fiction, nonfiction and poetry books out right now.

Isthmus Picks for May 9-12 also includes talks by authors John DeDakis, Azar Nafisi and Rachel Werner; and more.

Fantastical maps, timeless tales and a new twist on an ancient Hindu classic.