cbsnews.com Article Reprint This image provided by Scholastic shows the cover of the book “”A Birthday Cake for George Washington” by by Ramin Ganeshram. Scholastic annonced Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, that it is pulling the
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What Happens to a Dream Deferred? Ask Martin Luther King Jr.
By John W. Whitehead Article Reprint What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore— And then run? Does it stink like rotten
Read moreMiss Columbia Keeps it Classy in Defeat
BTN STAFF Even after the mistake of being crowned winner of Miss Universe, Ariadna Gutierrez, 21, gave a positive message about the experience. She released a statement in support of the Latin community and Miss
Read moreHow to gain 10lbs of Fat!
Most of the weight that a person will attempt to lose next year will be gained over the next two months. Here is a full proof plan to ensure you get fat with Thanksgiving and
Read moreNational Book awards: a good night for politics, poetry and short stories
Ta-Nehisi Coates and Robin Coste won prizes for writing that drew on America’s new civil rights movement – while fiction winner Adam Johnson was a surprise By: Angela Chen Article Reprint “I have waited 15
Read morePimp Chronicles by Bear Grizzly: Friends, Lies, and Sex
This is the second installment of a new series called the Pimp Chronicles. The purpose of the PC is to share some of my observations, conversations, and experiences while dating and being in relationships with
Read moreHow can we encourage boys to read for pleasure? Teachers give their views
Inspire reluctant bookworms with these ideas from our community, which include reading around the campfire and introducing Perdy the dog By: Sarah Marsh Article Reprint It’s a challenge for teachers to get any of their
Read moreTexas abolishes (the history of) slavery
By Michael Miner Article Reprint Texas has just made itself look a little silly. In discussing “immigration” to America, a new geography textbook for use in Texas schools teaches that “The Atlantic Slave Trade between
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