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'CODA' Is An Unabashedly Formulaic And Lovely Coming-Of-Age Story

1:27pm August 23, 2021

by Justin Chang

The hit of the 2021 virtual Sundance Film Festival centers on a teenager who's the only hearing member of her close-knit family. CODA strikes some false notes, but it also delivers heartfelt emotion.

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Sainte Rose de Lima Catholic Church in Maniche, Haiti, severely damaged in the recent earthquake.

Haiti Deserves Careful Attention. An Author Recommends 4 Books To Help

9:12am August 23, 2021

by Myriam J.A. Chancy

As an earthquake and then a storm wreak havoc in Haiti — ten years after the devastating Port-au-Prince quake, Haitian writer Myriam J.A. Chancey reflects on why the nation has been so vulnerable.

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These 3 YA Novels Will Transform Your Summer Into Something Fantastic

7:59am August 22, 2021

by Susan Davis

A good fantasy novel can really transform the world — whether it's this world or another one entirely. Here are three YA fantasy novels to transform the dog days of summer for young readers.

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Your Laughing Muscles Will Get A Workout In This Sporty Romance

5:00am August 22, 2021

by Denny S. Bryce

A personal trainer takes on an injured former NFL star trying to make a secret comeback in Farrah Rochon's The Dating Playbook. Will they have to fake-date to hide what's really going on? You bet!

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In This Strong Sequel, Taking The Throne Is Easy — Keeping It, Not So Much

5:00pm August 21, 2021

by Danny Lore

Jordan Ifueko follows up her meteoric debut Raybearer with Redemptor, which continues the story of Tarisai, now an Empress, but racked with grief and guilt over what she did to gain the throne.

Phoebe Bridgers performs in New York City on Feb. 26, 2020.

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'Wait Wait' For Aug. 21, 2021: Last Chance To Relax Edition

11:49am August 21, 2021

This week, summer's almost over, so we relax with some soothing moments from past shows.

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Students practice the cello during class at the Afghanistan National Institute of Music on Sept. 26, 2010 in Kabul.

Afghanistan's Music School Falls Silent, Its Future Is Uncertain Under The Taliban

8:54am August 21, 2021

by Elizabeth Blair

The Afghanistan National Institute of Music was a thriving school in Kabul. But the last time the Taliban was in control of the country, all music related activities were strictly forbidden.

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This Road Trip Is A Winding, Poetic Journey Through Ancestry, Trauma And Art

7:00am August 21, 2021

by Caitlyn Paxson

On the surface, Me (Moth) seems like a simple story. Two damaged teens fall for each other as they journey across America. But on every page, Amber McBride builds layer upon layer of meaning.

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Jill Murphy, Author Of 'The Worst Witch' and 'Five Minutes Peace,' Has Died At 72

8:34pm August 20, 2021

by Elizabeth Blair

Children's book author and illustrator Jill Murphy created The Worst Witch and The Large Family series, among many others. She was known for capturing a range of human emotions in her whimsical tales.

Singer, rapper, songwriter, actress and — as of recently – podcast host Ivy Queen, photographed at SBS Studios on April 14, 2017 in Miami.

'It's Not Just Twerk Music': Podcast Traces The Complex History Of Reggaeton

5:08pm August 20, 2021

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Marlon Bishop and Julio A. Pabón, the creators of the podcast LOUD, about the history of the popular musical genre Reggaeton.