From the Editor

I’m the first to credit the instructor for her patience in working with me, but the real key to my (perceived) success is the simple fact that I added the…

To many, the image of a pregnant woman symbolizes not only motherhood but also, the desire for motherhood. And really: what’s more joyful than a photo of a newborn or…

I wanted this editor’s letter to celebrate a family reunion of sorts, complete with hugs and warm accolades that would welcome you back to our pages after our short summer…

Just as with the work of the writers we publish, the work the artists and photographers share with us is created from a place deep in their hearts. For some,…

As a child, I think I understood that sitting down to read together was a luxury and an honor, even if I didn’t fully understand why we had to sit…

I have a love-hate relationship with obituaries. To my college journalism professor, they were a teaching tool and one of the best ways to emphasize how important the 5Ws of…

I was struck by the innocence one of our readers captured in this photo and what it said to me about exploring the unknown, peering into darkness, and greeting adventure.…

Sometimes, an organization’s success is determined by the commitment of only one or two individuals. That particular organization succeeds when those individuals are passionate, but falters when they lose interest…

Every week, as we return and check out, we collectively affirm both the value of books and the value of libraries, where we learn, discover, shift focus, reinvigorate our interests,…

With the start of a new year, many of us are tempted to draw up a list of resolutions to take us through the ensuing months. Some people try to…

A few weeks ago, the Oxford Dictionary and Dictionary.com announced their selections for Word of the Year; Merriam-Webster and the American Dialect Society (ADS) will release their choices in January.…