GRTC Transit buses will carry a special tribute Thursday to the woman whose stand against segregation earned her a special place in the canon of the civil rights movement.

NPR's brings you news about books and authors along with our picks for great reads. Interviews, reviews, and much more.

School’s out! To keep kids reading over the summer — especially reluctant readers — grab these high-interest, page-turning ...

In a new documentary, the actress talks about the prejudice and loneliness she faced after becoming the rare Hollywood star who is deaf. By Alissa Wilkinson Beyond the somewhat silly premise of ...

NPR interviews with top authors and the NPR Book Tour, a weekly feature and podcast where leading authors read and discuss their writing. Subscribe to the RSS feed.

Alexander M., 16, writes about his experiences growing up in Russia “as Putin’s tyranny strengthened” — and the lesson he took away. By The Learning Network To participate, submit your ...

Read local news from Charlotte NC and Mecklenburg County including updates on crime, city government, traffic, banking and urban development.