Maine writer and civil rights pioneer team up on new kids’ book

Phillip Hoose collaborated on 'Claudette Colvin: I Want Freedom Now!' about Colvin's refusal to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus in 1955, nine months before Rosa Parks.

A Bowdoin professor collects his thoughts on the Black American experience

Anthony Walton's 'The End of Respectability' features a dozen essays, written over time, with his observations on race in this country.

Maine childen’s book author to give reading at Winthrop library

UMA professor writes book to help overcome rudeness in oneself and others

Celebrated author Morgan Talty to speak at Convocation Ceremony at UMA

Author Sarah Braunstein will discuss her latest novel

Dolly Parton is sending free books to children across 21 states – and around the world

The program has expanded statewide in places like Missouri and Kentucky, 2 of 21 states where all children under 5 can enroll to have books mailed to their homes monthly.

Leonard Riggio, who forged a bookselling empire at Barnes & Noble, dies at 83

In his time, no one in the book world was more feared. With the power to make anything a bestseller, or a flop, to alter the market on an idle whim, Riggio could terrify publishers. Then came Amazon.

The Maine Book Fest in downtown Waterville celebrates all books

Weekend festival offered a book fair and market, book talks, writing events and more.

Author Tess Gerritsen to discuss her latest novel at Winthrop library