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The beloved "Choose Your Own Adventure" books that empowered kids in the '80s and '90s are making a comeback. "Space and Beyond" launches this summer as a stunning graphic novel with 44 possible endings.
A groundbreaking children's graphic novel launching in 2026 tackles food insecurity by showing kids the structural causes and collective solutions, not just charity. Meanwhile, Canada's new National School Food Program offers hope for long-term change.
Polly Barton, known for translating Japanese literature, has published her first novel using her real life as creative foundation. The book explores authenticity by weaving personal experiences into fiction.
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Harriet Beecher Stowe transformed her pain into Uncle Tom's Cabin, the 1852 novel that sold over a million copies and changed hearts across a divided nation. Her deeply researched story moved people more than facts alone ever could.
Thousands of Chinese engineers and tech enthusiasts have spent nearly two decades collaboratively writing an open-source sci-fi novel with millions of words. The Morning Star of Linggao recently caught global attention for its rigorous, technically grounded approach to reimagining China's past.
The tidying guru and the filmmaker behind "Your Name" have written a heartwarming novel that blends Japan's two biggest cultural exports. "Whispering Rooms" follows a decluttering expert who transforms lives one messy space at a time.
South African writer Elleke Boehmer's sixth novel Ice Shock tells a hopeful love story against the backdrop of a changing planet. The book shows how two people stay connected across continents while facing both climate disruption and the challenges of modern relationships.
In Emi Yagi's new novel, a shy woman who barely speaks to people finds unexpected connection and courage through weekly conversations with a Roman statue of Venus. The tender story explores intimacy, agency, and the risks we take for love.
Before launching Virgin Records in 1972, Richard Branson read a cult novel about making decisions by rolling dice. The unconventional book shaped how the billionaire entrepreneur signed artists and built his empire.
A Minnesota rescue squad volunteer turned a terrifying 2021 ice fishing disaster into a powerful survival novel about second chances. Alex Messenger, who survived a grizzly bear attack at 17, channeled both real rescues and his own near-death experience into "The Ice on the Lake." #
When advice feels exhausting, fiction offers something better: understanding. These five modern novels sit beside your pain instead of trying to fix it.
A creator just open-sourced a graphics card that brings beautiful electroluminescent displays back to life. The design could help hobbyists and makers finally use these captivating glowing screens in their own projects.
A Chinese innovator has turned childhood dreams into reality by creating an actual flying sword inspired by classic fantasy novels. His viral video has sparked 3.3 million views and renewed wonder in imagination-driven engineering.
A graphic novel about a banana named Hanna and a poem about wild weather just earned two elementary students top honors in Kentucky's 2026 Young Writer's Contest. Their creative work stood out among nearly 1,500 entries from students across the state.
The graphic designer behind the legendary Jurassic Park cover started his career as an entry-level assistant with just a portfolio and a dream. Four decades later, Chip Kidd proves that finding your creative path doesn't require being the most talented artist in the room.
After 35 years of bringing laughter to Japan Times readers, cartoonist Roger Dahl is closing one chapter to open another. He's trading his longtime editorial cartoons for children's books, graphic novels, and animation projects.
Climate researchers are using AI tools to code groundbreaking visualizations without writing a single line themselves. The technique, called "vibe coding," is letting scientists of all skill levels turn their ideas into reality in record time.
Mati Baran turned his last day at work into an unforgettable performance, lip-syncing to ABBA's "The Winner Takes It All" with a pre-recorded video of himself. The emotional, hilarious goodbye earned 4 million views on TikTok and left some coworkers in tears.
A Valve engineer just solved a frustrating bug that prevented old Apple iMacs from running modern Linux graphics drivers, breathing new life into machines nearly a decade old. The fix means better gaming and performance for owners who refused to give up on their trusty computers.
Baldwin Wallace University's graphic design seniors transformed a challenging venue change into an opportunity, hosting their 10th annual exhibition with polished portfolios ready for the workforce. Seven students showcased years of digital design work under the theme "Threshold," marking their transition from college to career.
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