books /tags/books books en-US SA¹ś¼Ź“«Ä± Thu, 21 May 2026 12:28:33 GMT 'Keeper of My Kin': Ada Ferrer's post-Pulitzer Cuban memoir explores family separation — and unity /americas/2026-05-21/keeper-of-my-kin-ada-ferrer-cuba-memoir-book After winning the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for 'Cuba: An American History,' exile scholar Ada Ferrer takes a more intimate dive into the Cuban experience with 'Keeper of My Kin', a poignant memoir — and a triumph of immigrant research. Thu, 21 May 2026 12:28:33 GMT /americas/2026-05-21/keeper-of-my-kin-ada-ferrer-cuba-memoir-book Tim Padgett The ā€˜i’ in Florida: O, Miami founder writes about South Florida's complexity through poetry /arts-culture/2026-04-06/o-miami-poetry-scott-cunningham-self-portrait In his latest poetry book, O, Miami founder P. Scott Cunningham details his experiences in South Florida, showing readers what it looks like through the eyes of a former resident. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:19:59 GMT /arts-culture/2026-04-06/o-miami-poetry-scott-cunningham-self-portrait Natu Tweh 'Broward Chronicles' captures snapshots of Broward's Black history /arts-culture/2026-03-04/broward-chronicles-black-history-book-george Emmanuel George, one of Broward's preeminent historians, alongside his frequent collaborator David Paulo, has written 'Broward Chronicles: A Retrospective Volume One,' showcasing stories great and small of Broward's Black history. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2026-03-04/broward-chronicles-black-history-book-george Carlton Gillespie A different party scene: How Books & Books is building community through silent reading /arts-culture/2026-02-17/silent-reading-party-books The party scene in Miami is not just changing, it’s rewinding. In some cases, it’s going analog. The kids are turning to yoga, retro cameras, and at one local bookstore, silently reading with a group of strangers. At the Books & Books reading party, the party is silent and the vibes are literary. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2026-02-17/silent-reading-party-books Sofia Zarran 2025 Book Picks: Storm-ravaged towns, Creole recipes and maps for kids /arts-culture/2025-12-29/books-we-love-2025-florida Every year since 2013, NPR asks their staffers and trusted critics to offer their book recommendations for the year called ā€œBooks We Love.ā€ SA¹ś¼Ź“«Ä± combed the list to find books tied to South Florida. Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-12-29/books-we-love-2025-florida Alyssa Ramos Other states are backing Florida's school book law /education/2025-12-23/other-states-are-backing-floridas-school-book-law Republican attorneys general from 21 states are trying to help sway a federal appeals court to uphold a 2023 Florida law that led to books being removed from school libraries. Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:02:00 GMT /education/2025-12-23/other-states-are-backing-floridas-school-book-law The News Service of Florida National teachers union president brings 'Why Fascists Fear Teachers' book tour to Coral Gables /arts-culture/2025-10-27/national-teachers-union-president-brings-why-fascists-fear-teachers-book-tour-to-coral-gables The book tour event will take place from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ, 3010 De Soto Boulevard, Coral Gables. Mon, 27 Oct 2025 20:30:33 GMT /arts-culture/2025-10-27/national-teachers-union-president-brings-why-fascists-fear-teachers-book-tour-to-coral-gables SA¹ś¼Ź“«Ä± News Staff Jean-Jacques Dessalines: reassessing the Haitian revolutionary leader’s legacy /americas/2025-10-21/jean-jacques-dessalines-reassessing-the-haitian-revolutionary-leaders-legacy A new book by Historian Julia Gaffield analyzes the mixed legacy of Jean-Jacques Dessalines, Haiti's first head of state post-independence. Tue, 21 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT /americas/2025-10-21/jean-jacques-dessalines-reassessing-the-haitian-revolutionary-leaders-legacy The Conversation Former Palmetto Senior High grad takes anti-censorship fight to national stage /arts-culture/2025-10-07/former-palmetto-senior-high-grad-takes-anti-censorship-fight-to-national-stage Iris Mogul, who is currently a freshman at the University of California, Santa Cruz, has been named Youth Honorary Chair for the American Library Association’s Banned Books Week 2025, which began Sunday and runs through Saturday. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 22:28:03 GMT /arts-culture/2025-10-07/former-palmetto-senior-high-grad-takes-anti-censorship-fight-to-national-stage SA¹ś¼Ź“«Ä± News Staff 'Behind the Eye': Former CBS president pens memoir of his life in TV news business /arts-culture/2025-09-08/gene-janowski-cbs-memoir Gene Janowski spent 27 years at CBS, including 12 as president. His upcoming memoir, ā€œBehind the Eye: My Life in the Media,ā€ details his life and his time in the industry. Mon, 08 Sep 2025 11:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-09-08/gene-janowski-cbs-memoir Natu Tweh