A Bold Anthology Shows How R-I-G-H-T and W-R-I-T-E Come Together in Black Poetry
Poet and essayist Kevin Young discusses his new book, “African American Poetry,” and his new post at the Smithsonian
Why Latino History Is American History
The new children’s book, ‘Nuestra América,’ is chock-full of educators, activists, celebrities and others that make up the American landscape
Ten Places That Could Be Straight Out of a Wes Anderson Film
A new book showcases photographs of quirky and colorful places that aesthetically—and accidentally—match the filmmaker’s style
Eight Works of Art Hiding in New York City
In her new book, author Lori Zimmer reveals some of the city’s best art pieces not found in museums
Why Robert Pirsig’s ‘Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance’ Still Resonates Today
The author’s meditation on technology treads a whole new path in the modern, digital world
A New Edition of ‘Pride and Prejudice’ Crosses Its T’s and Dots Its I’s
Barbara Heller used period handwriting—and new material—to bring the novel’s colorful letters to life
100 Years of Women at the Ballot Box
For Generations, Black Women Have Envisioned a Better, Fairer American Politics
A new book details the 200-plus years of trenchant activism, from anti-slavery in the earliest days of the U.S. to 21st-century voting rights
How Illustrators Brought the Spunky Ramona Quimby to Life
Five different artists have depicted the beloved character in Beverly Cleary’s books, making her relatable to generations of children
The Remarkable Life and Work of Guitar Maker Freeman Vines
For nearly half a century, the North Carolina native has created instruments out of found wood—including some from a notorious hanging tree
See 12 Stunning Portraits of World War II Veterans
Photographer Zach Coco has spent the past five years documenting more than 100 men and women’s stories
The Little-Known Role of Slavery in Viking Society
A new book looks at the legendary Scandinavians through their own eyes
100 Years of Women at the Ballot Box
What 100 Years of Women’s Suffrage Looks Like Through the Eyes of 100 Women Artists
A new book fills its pages with an illustrated, intersectional exploration of the past century
The Inside Story of the 25-Year, $8 Million Heist From the Carnegie Library
Precious maps, books and artworks vanished from the Pittsburgh archive, and the caper’s final chapter was just written
Inspire Your Toddler’s STEM Career With This ‘Goodnight Moon’ Parody
Astronomer Kimberly Arcand releases her new children’s book ‘Goodnight Exomoon’
How America Became Obsessed With Horses
A new book explores the meaning the animal holds for people—from cowboys to elite show jumpers—in this country
Smithsonian Scholars and Researchers Share Works That Shed Light on the History of U.S. Racism
In this dynamic time, a list of film, podcasts and books is offered for a nation grappling with its fraught history
Twelve Books to Help Children Understand Race, Anti-Racism and Protest
Literature is just one part of fostering positive sense of self and others, say educators at the National Museum of African American History and Culture
Elizabeth Acevedo Sees Fantastical Beasts Everywhere
The National Book Award winner’s new book delves into matters of family grief and loss
The World’s Most Interesting Insects
A new title from Smithsonian Books highlights the diversity of Earth’s 10 to 100 million insect species
The Science of Fear, the Royal Scandal That Made France Modern and Other New Books to Read
The fourth installment in our weekly series spotlights titles that may have been lost in the news amid the COVID-19 crisis
Page 3 of 32