Join PBS Books and the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History for a special edition of The Wright Conversations, featuring acclaimed cartoonist and comics creator Keith Knight.Â
Grounded in thousands of Jefferson’s letters, this novel blends meticulous research with powerful, emotional storytelling. The result is a vivid and intimate portrait of a woman whose resilience and influence helped shape both her family’s legacy and the young United States.
Inspired by the shimmering dance of the Northern Lights and the sweeping expanse of its landscape, Alaskans have been weaving stories long before the written word.
This insightful book event features CNN anchor and bestselling author Jake Tapper in conversation with national security expert Javed Ali.
At the crossroads of America lies Indiana—a state with a literary culture as golden as an ear of corn.
PBS Books Readers Club celebrates the wrap of its second season with a highlight of our favorite author moments and books from 2025.
Join PBS Books for an in-depth Filmmaker Talk featuring filmmakers Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein and authors Geoffrey C. Ward and Rick Atkinson, who come together to explore the making of THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION — a landmark six-part documentary that examines how America’s founding struggle reshaped the world. Hosted by Lauren Smith, this conversation dives deep into the themes, creative process, and personal reflections behind this epic documentary series, highlighting how these storytellers bring to life a wide variety of voices to show how the fight for independence was both personal and global.  The American Revolution, directed by Ken Burns, [...]
The Detroit Economic Club looks ahead at the forces that will shape Michigan’s 2026 economy. Our panel of leading experts will examine the state’s most pressing challenges — from trade policy impact, business/talent attraction to the future of manufacturing and more.
New York Times bestselling author Catherine Newman discusses her novels Sandwich and Wreck—two deeply resonant stories that reflect the humor, tenderness, and emotional complexity of caring for others and navigating family life.
University of Michigan presents the 40th Annual MLK Jr. Keynote Memorial Lecture featuring Donzaleigh Abernathy and Derrick Johnson, "Unbowed and Unbroken: The Enduring Struggle for Justice"
New York Times bestselling author Charlotte McConaghy joins Readers Club to discuss her novel Once There Were Wolves and shed light on her brand-new highly acclaimed novel Wild Dark Shore.
Deepa Butoliya is a designer, researcher, and educator whose work celebrates human ingenuity and creativity in the face of constraint.
