Donald Trump is planning to cast his vote on Election Day despite having previously said he was going to vote early.

After show tickets sold out within minutes

Planting seedlings of inspiration one page at a time

Birdie’s Bookmobile making a difference in the heart of Detroit

In Reading, Pennsylvania, about two-thirds of the city’s 95,000 residents are Latino.

Detroit 4th grader wins B.E.S.T Awards

Despite the cold weather, community members have shown up to support the book drive.

Taylor Swift got her singing career started by performing the national anthem at sporting events as a young child and teenager.

“Ghosts of Honolulu” is available everywhere books are sold.

A crane operator has played down tributes paid to him after he lifted a man to safety from a burning high-rise building in England.

September 25th is National Comic Book Day

Help young women fund their education this Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the annual used book sale by the Ann Arbor branch of the American Association of University Women.

Sheathing the 29 posts that circle the community pond with their knitted and crocheted creations, a group of women in a village west of London has recreated the cast of characters set to attend the coronation of King Charles III.

Brilliant fourth grader wins money for school

Sip and read for a great cause.

Take an adventure through a good book.

Two schools are partnering for March is Reading Month for students of all abilities.

At 8 years old, George Latham IV has published 2 books.

It’s almost Reading Month, and we want our viewers to help us promote it!

It’s almost Reading Month, and we want our viewers to help us promote it!

If you’re looking for something entertaining to do, the library may not be the first thing that comes to mind, but you may want to give that another thought. That’s because libraries are not what they used to be, there are all kinds of things to check out and enjoy, beyond the great books.

Ulrich’s Bookstore will close its doors on Monday after more than eight decades of business.

In line with growing scrutiny across the U.S. over school library books and their appropriateness, Dearborn Public Schools has developed a committee that will review existing and potential literary additions that are of concern to parents.

Books have been a hot topic in Dearborn for the past couple of weeks, resulting in the school district to create new criteria for evaluating books in school libraries.

There have been many classic books that people have attempted to remove from libraries, schools or universities.

On Sept. 18, the book-based event will host authors, discussion panels and the Antique Book Roadshow on the Washtenaw Community College campus.

Pfizer has asked U.S. regulators to authorize its combination COVID-19 vaccine that adds protection against the newest omicron relatives.

Here are four ways to celebrate the unofficial bookworm holiday in Tree Town.

Nicola's Books was taken over by Michigan-based book company Schuler Books in 2014 but retained the name given to it by its previous owner, Nicola Rooney.

The fun begins on June 10.

Libraries offer a lot more than just books, and there’s even more that’s coming thanks to a huge multi-million-dollar grant.

Imagine when you were a child and the first time you picked up a book. Remember how excited you were when you first started reading?

Central Academy is one of 16 schools in the United States to be awarded a 2022 grant from the Snapdragon Book Foundation.

On April 23, FLI hopes to raise awareness and money for its after-school programs with a night of virtual trivia.

Pfizer wants to expand its COVID-19 booster shots to healthy 5- to 11-year-olds.

As March comes to a close, so does National Reading Month, a time where we encourage young people to read more, keep them engaged and make reading fun. But how do you keep this going all year long? Tati Amare spoke with Jennifer Kendall from Coreander’s Children’s Bookshoppe in Grosse Pointe to give us her expert advice on how to keep the kiddos interested in reading.

Prince William says he will support and respect whatever decision the people make as Caribbean nations debate their relationship with the British crown.

Bedtime stories are a fond memory many of us have from our childhood, and on the same note, it’s a memory many of us want to give our children, as well.

In recent years, an international team of linguists partnered with Merriam-Webster to analyze a decade’s worth of words.

March is Reading Month -- and we want to show off your classroom!

Some good news for book lovers in Troy: The city’s public library is going to stop charging late fees once and for all.

Read forbidden books as part of Booksweet’s new Banned Book Club.

March is Reading Month -- and we want to show off your classroom!

COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy may protect babies after they're born and lead to fewer hospitalized infants.

Michigan artists can submit an artist’s statement and examples of previous work for a chance to be commissioned for the covers.

Britain's Prince William has revealed some of his Christmas favorites in response to questions from children receiving cancer treatment at a London hospital.

At the age of 8, a Farmington Hills boy is already a published author.

Hosted by the Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor, the annual celebration of literary talent will run until Thursday, Dec.16, and includes author talks over zoom and a cooking demo.

The Biden administration’s requirement that many private-sector workers be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or, if their employers allow it, get tested weekly also applies to many of the roughly 586,000 government employees in Michigan.

Companies with at least 100 workers will be required to give employees paid time off to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and paid sick leave if they have side effects from the shots.

The nonprofit organization has retooled its Little Paws Story Time events to be more comfortable for those considered neurodivergent or on the autism spectrum.

Exciting changes are taking place at the Ann Arbor District Library including more movies for streaming, longer hours of operation and early access to the Westgate branch.

There’s nothing like getting lost in a good book and local bookstores can often help you discover unique titles. A bookstore in Oak Park has been helping readers get lost in a good book for nearly four decades and their story is still going on.

An influential panel of advisers to the Centers for the Disease Control and Prevention is grappling with the question of which Americans should get COVID-19 booster shots, with some members wondering if the decision should be put off for a month in hopes of more evidence.

U.S. government advisers will debate Friday if there’s enough proof that a booster dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective.

I’m not always the best “get on the floor and play” kind of mom, but any time one of my kids wants to bring me a book, I’ll drop what I’m doing in favor of some cuddles and reading time.

For NBA players, the scenario this season is simple: Get vaccinated or get tested, and often.

COVID-19 deaths and cases in the U.S. have climbed to levels not seen seen since last winter, wiping out months of progress and potentially bolstering President Joe Biden’s argument for sweeping new vaccination requirements.

From a bookstore tour to virtual events, here are four ways bibliophiles can celebrate Ann Arbor's book-loving culture.

As students begin heading back to school, many will be playing catch-up when it comes to learning critical skills like reading, writing an actually remembering what they learn.

A store in Mount Clemens is grabbing attention with its interesting name.

Between August 18-21, bookworms can buy bags of low-cost books from the family-run book sale on Stratton Court.

Our 2021 summer bucket list includes eight ideas to help you embrace the summer after a stressful year-and-a-half.

Our 2021 summer bucket list includes eight ideas to help you embrace the summer after a stressful year-and-a-half.

Books can be dropped off at the Ann Arbor District Library’s Traverwood branch between noon and 8 p.m. during the week until July 31.

Faculty and staff from CUAA's School of Education share what they're reading for fun this summer.

Faculty and staff from CUAA's School of Education share what they're reading for fun this summer.

A book that was checked out at the Ann Arbor District Library more than 70 years ago has finally been returned.

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he's “anxious” about the rise in the U.K. of the coronavirus variant first identified in India.

An investigative report by British media says that Queen Elizabeth II’s cousin, Prince Michael of Kent, was willing to use his royal status for personal profit and to seek favors from Russia’s President Vladimir Putin.

Read, run or walk each day during the Family Learning Institute's fundraiser.

March is reading month, and we’re checking in with a local bookstore with one of the largest collections of rare and used books anywhere. Debra lee from the John King Books stopped by to chat about what you can expect at the store. They’ve grown so much they’ve expanded to the building next door to house some of their rare books. She says currently, Virginia Woolf’s book is her favorite, but you’ll never know what they have in store. To find out more about John King Books, watch the video above.

Who doesn’t love “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?” (And the polar bear version. And the panda edition!) Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle definitely have that formula down to a science. And well, the classics are the classics for a reason, and most parents can probably agree there will be room for those books on any shelf.

They were really strict about it.”Shirley Kobliner (left) and Harold Kobliner (right) were married for 65 years, 13 of which were spent collecting expressions for their book, "So To Speak: 11,000 Expressions That’ll Knock Your Socks Off." During the free event with Literati, Kobliner will discuss how her parents assembled such a large collection and their process for organizing what they heard into 67 categories. She will also show some of the 351 illustrations in “So to Speak” and then treat audience members to some word games. Ad“So to Speak: 11,000 Expressions That’ll Knock Your Socks Off” is available for $16.99 through Literati, which has hosted over 200 authors at its virtual At Home with Literati event series. Play online word games and learn more about the book at sotospeakbook.com.

REDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The Redford Township Library has reopened for limited in-person browsing after being closed due to COVID-19. Visitors are asked to keep their browsing time to 30 minutes, at most. Curbside pickup and the Friends of the Library Mini self-service bookstore on the first floor are still available. What’s still unavailableMeeting rooms, study rooms, the cafe and patron seating are still unavailable at the library. “We are very happy to welcome you back to our building,” the library announced in a release.

Present some poetry or listen to an author give a live reading courtesy of Crazy Wisdom Bookstore & Tea Room. With its second-floor tea room currently closed to visitors, the downtown Ann Arbor bookstore has been hosting informal poetry workshops and live readings through Zoom on Wednesday nights. Workshops are held on the second Wednesday of each month and hosted by the Crazy Wisdom Poetry Circle. Held on the fourth Wednesday of the month, live readings introduce audiences to the work of guest authors, essayists and poets. Links to the Zoom rooms are sent out the day of the event, according to the Crazy Wisdom Poetry Circle blog.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Literati Bookstore has announced it will host Bill Gates and Simon Winchester this winter as part of its ongoing virtual events series. Tickets include access to the event and a hardcover copy of the book with a signed bookplate. At 8 p.m. on Feb. 25, Literati will join Seminary Co-op Bookstores for the Chicago Humanities Festival to host Microsoft Co-Founder Bill Gates. In “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster,” Gates outlines a wide-ranging plan for achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in order to avoid a climate catastrophe. Literati Bookstore is at 124 E. Washington St.

A Libyan man who stabbed three friends to death as they sat in an English city park on a summer evening has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole. Judge Nigel Sweeney said on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 that Khairi Saadallah should be given a rare whole-life prison term for the ruthless and brutal attack. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File)LONDON – A Libyan man who stabbed three friends to death as they sat in an English city park on a summer evening was sentenced Monday to life in prison with no chance of parole. Judge Nigel Sweeney said Khairi Saadallah should be given a rare whole-life prison term for the “ruthless and brutal” attack. Although he admitted the killings, Saadallah denied being motivated by an ideological cause or doing significant planning for the attack.

(AP Photo/Alastair Grant)GENEVA – Female soccer players should soon get their maternity rights protected under new employment rules announced Thursday by FIFA. “The idea is to protect female players before, during and after childbirth,” FIFA chief legal officer Emilio Garcia said on a conference call. The rules are expected to be approved by the FIFA Council next month and would take effect on Jan. 1. “We think these rules are part of common sense,” he said of the move, which follow International Labor Organization standards on compensating maternity leave. At least eight weeks of the 14-week minimum maternity leave must be after the player gives birth.

LONDON – A 26-year-old Libyan man pleaded guilty to murder Wednesday for stabbing three friends to death as they sat in an English city park. Khairi Saadallah admitted to three counts of murder and three of attempted murder for the June 20 attack in Reading, 40 miles (64 kilometers) west of London. James Furlong, 36, David Wails, 49, and Joseph Ritchie-Bennett, 39, were enjoying a warm Saturday evening in the city's Forbury Gardens park when they were stabbed. Each died from a single stab wound. The judge set a sentencing hearing for the week of Dec. 7.

Tottenham Hotspur's Alex Morgan gestures to her teammates during the English Women's Super League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Reading at the Hive stadium in London Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. Morgan came on as a 69th minute substitute, the game ended in a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)LONDON – Supported by her baby daughter in the stands, American superstar Alex Morgan made her debut in English soccer on Saturday. Morgan came on as a substitute in the 69th minute for Tottenham in a 1-1 draw against Reading in the Women’s Super League. She didn't manage to score in her first match in around 15 months, having given birth to Charlie in May.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Children in the Ann Arbor area can now practice their reading with an attentive (and possibly drooling) audience. Humane Society of Huron Valley’s latest program, Reading Rescue, partners homeless animals in its care with children looking to read to a nonjudgmental partner. Participants can read their favorite book to HSHV animals on selected Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to noon. Each session costs $10, and include covers a humane education lesson, a group read-aloud time and a dog meet-and-greet. Rescue Reading will take place onSunday, Nov. 8: 10 a.m. – noonWednesday, Nov. 11: 1-3 p.m.Sunday, Nov. 15: 10 a.m. – noonWednesday, Nov. 18: 1-3 p.m.Sunday, Nov. 22: 10 a.m. – noonWednesday, Nov. 25: 1-3 p.m.Sunday, Nov. 29: 10 a.m. – noon

Little Zuri loves reading one of her favorite books to her mother Raven. So together, the family created the Zuri Reads Initiative. The Zuri Reads Initiative has one overall goal. The Zuri Reads Initiative started in 2017 but the Word Up Wednesdays program started on Sept. 30. For Dr. Stanbrough and her husband starting this program was important not just for their child, but others across metro Detroit.

DETROIT – Students at Greenfield Union Elementary-Middle School went weeks without one of their favorite school activities which include reading. “The manager at one of the Lowes stores just randomly sent me an email. Read more: Reading garden at Detroit elementary school trashed by vandalsNot just one, but separate Lowes stores pitched in to help donate anything they could along with volunteers to restore the garden, this time making it better than ever. The help doesn’t just come from the major franchise though, community members have also been working to make sure students have the best. The reading garden will be open to students this upcoming Monday.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Ann Arbor’s independent Literati Bookstore will host acclaimed authors Margaret Atwood and Roxane Gay as part of its At Home with Literati event series. Known for its in-person events, the downtown business pivoted to virtual events after closing the doors to its bookstore on March 13 due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Literati has connected over 200 authors to hungry readers through its virtual events. Books and merchandise can be bought online through the Literati Bookstore website. Related:Small Biz Saturday: Ann Arbor’s Literati Bookstore goes virtual, keeps local charm

The value of reading cannot be overstated. No matter how old or young your children are, have you read with them today?

Deeply impacted by recent events, one Florida native has made it her mission to spread messages of love, diversity and inclusion through books.

Access to digital books is so simple, but there’s something unique about physically holding a book when you’re reading, isn’t there?

Five nights a week, the girls, who are two of five siblings, read to whomever would like to listen on Facebook Live. We thought it may be beneficial for children who dont get this luxury, a post on the girls Facebook page reads. When they presented their mom with the idea to read on Facebook Live, even though she doesnt want them to be on social media, she agreed it would be a great, positive way to help light the world. The girls Facebook page Zaria X Hailey has quickly grown to more than 10,000 followers. For parents who don't want their kids on Facebook or Instagram, the girls also post their stories on their YouTube page.

Bedtime stories are a fond memory many of us have from our childhood, and on the same note, it’s a memory many of us want to give our children, as well.

The annual World War II Weekend in Reading, Pennsylvania, sees thousands of people descend on the city to check out the explosive event hosted by the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum. "It's a lot of work, it's hard work prepping for it, it's hard work getting all the equipment, it's hard work and we're on our feet all day long, but it's a good show," Hobson told InsideEdition.com. "We're here, really, to remember, honor, and serve our veterans in our own way," Maj. Eric Junger said. For more on the country's biggest WWII reenactment, check out the video above. RELATED STORIESWorld War II Vet Gets 50,000 Cards for BirthdayWWII Veteran Receives High School Diploma After Dropping Out to Join the War EffortDid the Mafia Help the Allies Invade Sicily at the Height of World War II?

The value of reading cannot be overstated. No matter how old or young your children are, have you read with them today?