Juan Felipe Herrera named first Latino poet laureate
"I'm here for everyone and from everyone; my voice is made by everyone's voices."
Today in history: Novelist Saul Bellow born 100 years ago
He would become one of America's great postwar authors, examining complex urban antiheroes at war with the society they live in.
Today in history: John Steinbeck’s “Grapes of Wrath” is published
Millions who have never read the book have seen the film version starring Henry Fonda and directed by John Ford.
Nursing home workers write their stories with “Loving Hands”
"With Our Loving Hands: 1199 NE Nursing Home Workers Tell their Story" is an unusual book for several reasons.
Movies you might have missed: "Sacco and Vanzetti"
Awell-made, engrossing documentary that does something remarkable. It makes compelling viewing out of the retelling of the prosecution of a murder trial from 87 years ago, of which we already know the outcome.
"Multicultural Soup"
A poem from a recent People's World party, potluck and fundraiser celebrating international labor solidarity and the fight for immigrant rights.
