What are the hopes and fears someone has when she writes a book about her culture and family? In this interview, the author of The Latehomecomer discusses this question and more.
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Syrians Speak Out Through Their Art
Civil war has torn the country of Syria apart for years. As the government and opposition forces fight, many civilians have been caught in the middle. Some artists are using their work to tell the world about the experiences of ordinary Syrians in this conflict.
How to Improve Communication with Your Parents
Do you have a hard time talking with your parents? Check out these four steps to better communication.
Letters Of Heartbreak Find Some Love In Verona, Italy
For years, heartbroken people have been sending letters to the city of Verona addressed to Juliet. In the 1990s, the city of Verona created the Juliet Club to deal with all the letters. Read the article, and then listen to the full story.
Erik Weihenmayer shows once again that barriers can be broken with ambition
Not content with conquering Everest, and competing in the Expedition Impossible race, blind adventurer Erik Weihenmayer decided to paddle 277 miles through the Grand Canyon on the Colorado River. Read about this extraordinary undertaking here.
John F. Kennedy: The Space Program
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This site highlights major achievements in President Kennedy’s expansion of the space program. Learn more about the “space race” between the United States and the Soviet Union, as well as access historic speeches online.
Building a healthy community in ‘the nation’s salad bowl’
How many heroes do you know? It may be more than you think. Not all heroes are famous. Many work hard for important causes in their local communities. Sarah Ramirez is dedicated to helping people in her town eat healthier food.
3 brilliant inventions from a 12-year-old scientist
12-year-old Peyton Robertson was certainly guided by a cause when his own hometown in Florida was hit by flooding, a recurring problem for many areas. In 2014 he invented a better sandbag that was easy transportable and very effective. This is one of his inventions created from a passion to create in order to solve problems around him.
Robot Takes Recovering Child to Her Seat in Class
Meet Clo-Bot! This is a robot of sorts–an iPad attached to an extendable pole on wheels that attends class in Point Pleasant Elementary School in Glen Burnie, Maryland! Clo-Bot is controlled remotely by Cloe who is at home recovering from surgery and, it enables her to participate with her classmates in school lessons as if she were in the room.
Behind the Scenes of ‘Maidentrip’
This is a story about a young, adventurous teenage girl’s determination and passion to sail solo around the world despite the obstacles in her way.
Millennial pink is exposing our culture’s worst anxieties about “girly stuff”
Author Sady Doyle argues that pink, whether feminine or not, is simply a flattering and pleasing color that has been popular throughout time.
Maybe Your Comfort Zone Isn’t What You Think It Is
Psychologist Sarah Newman makes a distinction between avoiding things you fear and avoiding things you simply don’t like.
Plessy and Ferguson: Descendants of a divisive Supreme Court decision unite
Read about the historic Plessy v. Ferguson court decision and about how the two namesakes’ ancestors have joined together to form a foundation that seeks to educate the public about the importance of the case.
To Overcome the Fear of Failure, Fear This Instead
After talking to many successful entrepreneurs, professor and author Adam Grant found that they feared failing to act more than failing itself.
For migrant workers on Illinois farms, the job is hot, risky
Have you ever wondered about the people who harvest the fruits and vegetables you eat? This article explores the difficult conditions many migrant farm workers face.
Archaeologists Unearth Pendant That May Be Linked To Anne Frank
Earlier this year, archaeologists found a pendant at the site of the concentration camp in Sobibor, Poland. This article explains how the pendant is related to the story of Anne Frank.
Teen Night Owls Struggle To Learn And Control Emotions At School
Do you tend to stay up late at night? A group of researchers recently conducted a survey to explore the effects of teenagers being “night owls.” Read to learn more.
New photo shows ‘beautiful, resilient’ Harriet Tubman
A recently discovered photograph shows Harriet Tubman as a young woman. Click on this link to learn about the historical significance of the photo.
Nationality, identity and the pledge of allegiance
In this article, a reporter tells her story of becoming an American citizen and recalls some of her experience living with more than one cultural identity.
Why We’re Afraid of Heights
It makes sense to feel nervous when standing on a cliff, but why do we fear heights even when there’s no chance of falling?