Great article about the beloved children's author and illustrator, Maurice Sendak (Where The Wild Things Are) and his artistic and literary influences.
This article discusses Herta Muller's personal life before she became a published writer, as well as the events and influences that spurred her to start writing.
Which books are at the top of the American Library Association's most frequently challenged banned books list? Many readers are up in arms, saying that these books are not really that controversial.
The movie adaptation of "The Picture of Dorian Grey" is a good way for teachers and librarians to introduce high-school level students to the works of Oscar Wilde. Good article about the film, with a trailer at the end.
John Irving will be releasing his latest novel, "Last Night in Twisted River" next month. Find out more about the book, as well as about Irving's literary influences.
Celebrate Roald Dahl Day with tons of other fans around the world! Info on free downloadable activity kits plus where to research Dahl's own favourite books and authors.
Yann Martel (author of "Life of Pi") has launched a new and very unorthodox literary project - he is sending a book to Stephen Harper, the Canadian Prime Minister bi-weekly with a note on how to read them.
Website devoted to literature research; combines a search engine with wiki-style pages and artificial intelligence. Use it to find an author's favourite influences, as well as who they in turn influenced.