Bates College program encourages diverse picture books for children

Children should be able to see themselves in the books they read, educators say, because it will help them succeed in an increasingly diverse nation.

Reading for relaxation in Lewiston

UMF to present Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Richard Russo

Maine author Bill Roorbach to give reading, discussion at Bates

Winthrop library to host Chris Myers Asch

Blair Braverman to give a reading at Gould Academy

Douglas Rooks reads from his new book at Winthrop library

Marjorie Raye Milligan

Ruth Thornton

Anne M. Gravel