No other aspect of the American Revolution is as useful a metaphor for people all along the political spectrum.

The respected silversmith and his fellow messengers played a key role in the colonists’ first victory of the Revolutionary ...

Poetry written especially for children is perfect for those developing brains: because poems for children tend to be short, ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - On April 8, Kansas City voters will decide whether to allow the Ronald McDonald House (RMDH) charity to buy the land it has leased for decades in order to expand its campus.

Between the dusk and the daylight When the broadcasters step up their power Comes that large and magnificent shambles That is known as the children’s hour. The wee ones huddle together In time ...

Maya Angelou is the second poet in history to read a poem during a presidential inauguration; Robert Frost was the first ...

Gardner got sick of Longfellow’s complaining and snapped, yelling, “Dexter, maybe you should just go to the beach and write your poetry. Would that make you happy?” Alas, Longfellow had a ...

Yes, there are more birds singing at this time of year. But their symphony is also louder and more energetic than ever—and ...

A new collection of illustrated story poems is told from the perspective ... JOHN HIMMELMAN: Oh, thank you for having me. SIMON: I guess children are the intended audience, but I sure liked ...