Video Channels
Jay Bonansinga, The Sinking of the Eastland.
America's 'forgotten tragedy'--the sinking of the S.S. Eastland, in which 844 people were crushed and drowned in full view of thousands of bystanders--is vividly told for the first time by award-winning writer and bestselling author Jay Bonansinga.
Fanny Howe makes poetry out of paradox in her 2014 National Book Award Finalist, Second Childhood.
Prize-winning American poet, novelist, and short story writer Fanny Howe reads from her 2014 National Book Award Finalist in Poetry, Second Childhood.
Barry Estabrook uncovers some rotten tomatoes in Tomatoland.
Award-winning activist food writer and author Barry Estabrook decries tomato growing and harvesting processes in Florida.
Roz Chast tells all in 'What I Hate'.
Staff cartoonist at The New Yorker and bestselling author of childrens and adult graphic books, Roz Chast talks about What I Hate and what she loves most.
Natalie Merchant signs off on her first children's book, Leave Your Sleep.
Singer-songwriter-musician Natalie Merchant signs her first children's book, adapted from her acclaimed folk album, Leave Your Sleep.