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  • Author Talk: Dr. Randal Maurice Jelks, author of “Letters to Martin: Meditations on Democracy in Black America”

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    PBS Books, in partnership with the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), is pleased to interview Dr. Randal Maurice Jelks, author of “Letters to Martin: Meditations on Democracy in Black America”. His book contains 12 meditations on contemporary political struggles for our society. The moderator of the conversation will be Venise Wagner. Written in the form of letters to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jelks will provide insights his work that speaks specifically to the many public issues we presently confront in the United States—economic inequality, freedom of assembly, police brutality, ongoing social class conflicts and geopolitics. [...]

  • Trailblazer: Talk with Poet Evie Shockley from Poetry in America

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    Wednesday, Jan. 26 at 8pm ET | 5pm PT, PBS Books, in partnership with Poetry In America and the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), is pleased to present a conversation with poet Evie Shockley, historian Robin D.G. Kelly, and actress LisaGay Hamilton, which will be led by Poetry In America Executive Producer and Creator Elisa New. Highlighting Poetry In America’s Season 3, Episode 4, Elisa New will interview poet Evie Shockley about her satiric humor poem “you can say that again, billie,” which is inspired by Billie Holiday’s haunting song “Strange Fruit.” Shockley will converse [...]

  • Financial Resolutions: Sowing The Seeds for a Bountiful Retirement

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    The new year is a chance to turn over a new leaf and set powerful financial resolutions. From boosting your budget – to investing in diverse accounts, building a secure future always begins with a solid foundation. Whether you're a rookie, or a retiree, learn how to set financial resolutions that will sow seeds for a bountiful harvest.

  • Saving American Journalism: The Information Needs of a Democracy

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    A conversation about serving the news and information needs of our nation  Thursday, Feb 10 at 8pm ET | 5pm PT, PBS Books is pleased to host The New Era of Modern Journalism: a conversation with Evan Smith, who is the CEO and Co-Founder of The Texas Tribune, a pioneering nonprofit, nonpartisan media outlet, in conversation with journalist Errin Haines, Editor-At-Large of The 19th*. Having recently announced his departure from The Texas Tribune, Evan Smith will discuss his background and career, the current state of journalism and its future.   The conversation will touch on the importance journalism to our democratic system, [...]

  • Author Talk: Harriet A. Washington

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    Tuesday, Feb 15 at 8pm ET | 5pm PT, PBS Books, in partnership with the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), is pleased to host a conversation with scholar and author Harriet A. Washington, discussing African American health and inequities. As a medical ethicist, Harriet Washington has a unique and courageous voice and deconstructs the politics around medical issues, including ‘scientific racism.’ In this conversation, she will share about the powerful and disturbing portrait of medicine, race, sex, and the abuse of power. Washington also makes the case for broader political consciousness of science and technology, [...]

  • Principles of Personal Financial Literacy

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    Financial literacy can be a source of stress, fear, and worry for many Americans. The best way to achieve confidence in your personal management of money management is by learning how to make smart and secure financial decisions every day. Join PBS Books as we discuss the Principles of Personal Financial Literacy.

  • Author Talk: Kelly Yang

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    Wednesday, March 9 at 5pm ET | 2pm PT, PBS Books is pleased to interview trailblazer Kelly Yang, author of New From Here, in celebration of Women’s History Month. An award-winning author, Kelly will share insights into her writing process, her latest works, and her creative inspiration.  Her latest book New From Here is a poignant middle grade novel about courage, hope, and resilience as an Asian American boy fights to keep his family together and stand up to racism during the initial outbreak of the coronavirus.  This book is perfect to spark conversation with tweens about recent challenges in their [...]

  • Author Talk: Judith Brodsky with Jodi Throckmorton

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    Thursday, March 10 at 8pm ET | 5pm PT, PBS Books, in partnership with ArtTable, is pleased to host, in celebration of Women’s History Month with two trailblazers: artist, arts advocate, and professor Judith K. Brodsky, author of Dismantling the Patriarchy, Bit by Bit: Art, Feminism, and Digital Technology, with curator Jodi Throckmorton.

  • Masterpiece: Sanditon Season Two

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    Tuesday, March 15 at 8pm ET | 5pm PT, PBS Books, in partnership with MASTERPIECE, will present a conversation about Sanditon with Justin Young, who is the Head Writer and Executive Producer for Season 2 and 3.

  • ‘Democracy in Crisis’ With Barton Gellman

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    Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and author Barton Gellman in conversation with Michigan Law Professor from Practice Barbara McQuade, as part of the spring 2022 Democracy in Crisis series.

  • Trailblazer: Poetry, Celebrating Robert Frost’s Birthday

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    Wednesday, March 23 at 8pm ET | 5pm PT, PBS Books, in partnership with Poetry In America and the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), is pleased to present a conversation with poet Tracy K. Smith, in conversation with Poetry In America Executive Producer and Creator Elisa New, discussing Robert Frost’s “Mending Wall” in honor of his birthday.