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Reverse-Gentrification of the Literary World

Akashic Books

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Tag: children’s books

Quarantine Q&A: Black Francis

Black Francis of the Pixies talks to Johnny Temple about coffee, creativity during the pandemic, and the new children’s book based on the lyrics to “Where Is My Mind?”

Behind-the-Scenes of What Is Punk?

Everyone agrees: Eric Morse and Anny Yi’s What Is Punk? is a fun and informative way for all ages to learn the history of punk! Check out these behind-the-scenes looks at how illustrator Anny Yi brought her vision to life.

“A Night at Storytime Hamlet” by Richard Klin

As Chessy slowly approached Thomas’s house, he offered up his usual fervent litany: that Thomas’s mother or father wouldn’t answer the door, and if they did, the strained, obligatory small talk would somehow be less excruciating than usual. But fortune was smiling on him this evening—Thomas was perched right outside. For now, at least, the parents could be avoided . . .