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Join PBS Books for a captivating Author Talk featuring Juhea Kim, acclaimed author of City of Night Birds, in conversation with Ballerina Book Club’s Isabella Boylston and Connor Holloway, renowned dancers from American Ballet Theatre, alongside Heather-Marie Montilla, National Director of PBS Books.

PBS Books Readers Club is delighted to welcome critically acclaimed author Charmaine Wilkerson to discuss her captivating new novel Good Dirt and her bestselling debut, Black Cake.Both Good Dirt & Black Cake display Wilkerson’s rich, layered storytelling & unique ability to craft vivid characters and intricate plots, blending both historical & contemporary issues .

Americans are increasingly subjected to and affected by the impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In 2025, state Attorneys General want to make sure AI is used in positive ways and not as the latest tool to defraud citizens.

Join us for a powerful and thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Mary Frances Berry, celebrated historian and author of Slavery After Slavery. Hosted by Heather-Marie Montilla, this PBS Books Author Talk traces the stories behind individual cases from southern supreme courts to demonstrate how formerly enslaved families and their descendants were systemically injured.

Heather Marie Montilla , the National Director for PBS Books interviews Melissa Gallant, Executive Producer of All Creatures Great and Small. This this the extend interview featured on the Readers Club.

Americans are increasingly subjected to and affected by the impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In 2025, state Attorneys General want to make sure AI is used in positive ways and not as the latest tool to defraud citizens. Attorney General Marty Jackley (R)(South Dakota) is one of several attorneys general who are drafting legislation to regulate AI, but he wants to make sure its legitimate.

Americans are increasingly subjected to and affected by the impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In 2025, state Attorneys General want to make sure AI is used in positive ways and not as the latest tool to defraud citizens. Michelle Henry (D)(Pennsylvania) was Attorney General at the time of this interview, but she has now become the Inspector General of Pennsylvania.

Americans are increasingly subjected to and affected by the impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In 2025, state Attorneys General want to make sure AI is used in positive ways and not as the latest tool to defraud citizens. Anthony Brown (D)( Maryland) says AI brings tremendous benefits but also risks to people's privacy online as well as dangers from the manipulation of personal information a

LaTosha Brown, co-founder of the Black Voters Matter Fund, will deliver a powerful keynote address on MLK Day January 20, 2025. Her speech will explore the critical need for African Americans and all disenfranchised members of our community to exercise the right to vote as a means of achieving social justice. Her remarks will also highlight the healing power of love amidst personal grief and loss.

Americans are increasingly subjected to and affected by the impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In 2025, state Attorneys General want to make sure AI is used in positive ways and not as the latest tool to defraud citizens. Treg Taylor (R)(Alaska) is concerned that it could be used to affect the outcome of elections, and wants to make sure that elections remain safe, secure, and trustworthy.

PBS Books Readers Club launches season two with award-winning author Shelby Van Pelt to examine her extraordinary story, Remarkably Bright Creatures. Join PBS Books Readers Club for a captivating conversation with Shelby Van Pelt as she discusses her heartwarming debut novel, Remarkably Bright Creatures. This engaging virtual event will offer an in-depth exploration of Van Pelt's book.

PBS Books Readers Club launches season two with award-winning author Shelby Van Pelt to examine her extraordinary story, Remarkably Bright Creatures
Join PBS Books Readers Club on Wednesday, January 29 for a captivating conversation with Shelby Van Pelt as she discusses her heartwarming debut novel, Remarkably Bright Creatures.