Vermont's mountains, forests, and distinct four seasons have inspired generations of writers, but perhaps no literary form is more closely associated with the Green Mountain State than poetry.
Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission—and if he fails, humanity and the earth itself will perish.
A bodega is more than a neighborhood store—it is a place where stories are shared, traditions are preserved, and communities come together.
In partnership with the University of Michigan, "Disagree Better" brings together Governors from across the political spectrum for a panel discussion on reviving America's democracy through healthy conflict and constructive dialogue.
Puerto Rico’s literary tradition is as layered and vibrant as the island itself.
In partnership with the University of Michigan, "Disagree Better" brings together Governors from across the political spectrum for a panel discussion on reviving America's democracy through healthy conflict and constructive dialogue.
The lies we tall ourselves about the narratives of our lives, the plans we design to protect ourselves at the worst moments, and the ties that bind mothers and daughters.
Since 1776, Americans have used major anniversaries of the nation’s founding to celebrate, debate, revise, and perform the story of the United States. For We Hold These Truths, her new exhibition opening at UMMA in October 2026, artist Holly Bass looks to three of those anniversary years—1876, 1976, and 2026 to explore how national ideals are staged in public, preserved in private, and passed down through generations. In this talk, Bass will discuss the ideas behind We Hold These Truths, her process of transforming UMMA’s iconic Apse into an environment, and the role art plays in helping communities consider these [...]
PBS Books welcomes Pulitzer Prize-winning author Barbara Kingsolver for an exclusive live discussion about her brand-new novel Partita— a book she says she has been waiting her whole life to write. This interactive virtual book club event will take place on November 5, 2026,at 8PM ET. Registration is available with a qualifying donation of $150 or more. Along with access to the virtual event, donors will receive a copy of the book, Partita, and the PBS Books mug. Get Your Ticket + Book + Mug Nothing Found Partita, on sale October 6th, is a [...]
