Books

One of the proposals the school board will introduce would allow anyone who lives in the district to call for bans on books and classroom materials — and prohibit books that lack school board approval.

Dive into a good beach read this summer with recommendations from local librarians Tammy Albohaire and Ted Reidy.

"In Orbit" is a community zine featuring seasoned comic book professionals, burgeoning talent and youth artists.

Bookstore lovers say you can’t get the same personalized book shopping experience when browsing online. Here's a guide to finding an independent bookstore in St. Louis.

Jamaica Kincaid’s works include “Annie John,” “A Small Place,” and the soon-to-be published, “An Encyclopedia of Gardening for Colored Children.”

St. Louis native and author Michael Vines’ new book "Harry Gets Wise" is deeply rooted in St. Louis.

The production of “Moby Dick” at the Repertory Theater of St. Louis dramatizes life on a whaling ship with the aid of aerial techniques borrowed from the circus arts.

Amid a national movement to update instruction to match what science says about learning to read, Illinois has adopted a blueprint to improve reading skills among its youth.

A new book tells the story of how D.B. Cooper inspired Martin McNally to hijack a plane in St. Louis in 1972.

The Quincy Public Library wants to bring back its bookmobile. The goal is to provide more access to books and improve literacy in the area.