Books and literature

Finding the right child care can be overwhelming. A new book gives parents a complete guide to choosing the best care for their child’s needs. News4’s Jummy Olabanji spoke with author Christina D. Eaglin.

For more than two decades, a Tampa woman has driven over a half-a-million miles to get books into the hands of kids who might not otherwise have access. Bess the Book Bus founder Jennifer dials-in and shares how the bus and its mission is inspired by her book-loving nana.

The Warren County Board of Supervisors voted in favor of a proposal to defund the historic Samuels Public Library in Front Royal and threaten its ability to stay open.

Bridgerton is one of the most popular shows streaming on Netflix, but did you know it’s based on a book series written by author Julia Quinn? News4’s Jummy Olabanji sat down with her to talk about the show’s success, and what comes next.

The future of the 2024 Virginia Library of the Year hangs in the balance of a Board of Supervisors vote taking place Tuesday night in Warren County, Virginia.

The future of the library is uncertain, with a Warren County Board of Supervisors vote to defund the institution happening Tuesday night.

Author Victoria Christopher Murray talks about how Jessie Redmon Fauset played a major role in publishing and mentoring the greats during the Harlem Renaissance in her historical fiction book “Harlem Rhapsody.” She also shares how an affair could of had an influential role too with News4’s Jummy Olabanji as part of her 4 Your Reading series

In 2024, beloved former news anchor Jeannette Reyes stepped away from the camera to focus on her brand—and it paid off. Now leading a seven-figure business with over a million followers, she’s sharing her journey in a new “pivot playbook” to help women of color embrace bold career changes. News4’s Jummy Olabanji sits down with “Ms. News Lady” for this...

In the hustle and bustle of life, burnout can become very real. A D.C. author is reminding us all about the importance of rest in her new book. In this 4 Your Reading, News4’s Jummy Olabanji spoke to Amanda Littlejohn about how other women get their lives back when overworking has taken over.

Author Dana Shields wrote the book “Things I Learned About Loss” to cope with the loss of her younger brother. She offers copies of her book to help others through the coping process. News4’s Aimee Cho has the story. 

“It’s about what it means to be a young person in a generation that is going to end, and is currently changing the world,” the lauded poet said of her new book.

If you and your partner are book lovers looking to tie the knot on a budget, you have one more day to win your dream wedding.
The Arlington Public Library is hosting a contest and taking submissions from couples in the DMV, and the winner they pick will get a free wedding hosted at the Arlington Central Library location.

The stamps commemorate the iconic 1947 children’s book and the long-running Nickelodeon animated series.

“Inner Excellence” argues people can achieve better results in their chosen fields if they look inward and change their mindset about success.

Ruby Franke’s eldest child is speaking out in a new memoir. Shari Franke is sharing her story in the book, “The House of My Mother: A Daughter’s Quest for Freedom,” set to be released on Jan. 7, more than a year after her mother Ruby pleaded guilty to aggravated child abuse.

Staffers at Thank You Books in Birmingham, Alabama, San Francisco’s City Lights Books and The Nook in Cedar Falls, Iowa, are among 600 booksellers receiving $500 holiday bonuses from James Patterson.

Poet and former Virginia Tech professor Nikki Giovanni died at 81. News4’s Jummy Olabanji spoke about memories from taking classes with Giovanni.

New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a law to prohibit book bans in the state and enshrine protections against civil and criminal charges for librarians who comply with the law.

Kamala Harris and breakout star Chappell Roan were among the year’s most talked-about people. Their names were also among the most mispronounced.

Oxford University Press has named “brain rot” its word of the year.