Author George Saunders discusses his approach to writing fiction.

Tina Nabinger, a teacher librarian from Central New York, discusses her innovative Book Cooks program and the importance of reading.

Independent Bookseller Vladimir Dragan pulls back the curtain on the hidden art of finding the perfect read.

A discussion about some of the books on the Great American Read list & their impact today.

A chance encounter helps shape the lives of two people who meet on the NC coast.

As PBS’ The Great American Read continues, the Brooklyn Book Festival hits its stride.

Great American Read

PBS’ “The Great American Read” continues in New York fashion. We’re headed to the Algonquin Hotel to explore the literary legacy of the writers who sat at its infamous “Round Table.”

"The Lit Bar"

From To Kill a Mockingbird to A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, authors from all eras have pulled from their hometown experiences to create great literature.

From To Kill a Mockingbird to A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, authors from all eras have pulled from their hometown experiences to create great literature.

An original concept, an enticing plot, a compelling protagonist – what are the elements that make a book meaningful?

For Your Station to Localize: An original concept, an enticing plot, a compelling protagonist – what are the elements that make a book meaningful?

For Your Station to Localize: From To Kill a Mockingbird to A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, authors from all eras have pulled from their hometown experiences to create great literature.

The Great American Ready Sounbites

Mary Laura Philpott talks to author Elizabeth Gilbert (Big Magic; Eat, Pray, Love) about her favorite book, David Copperfield.

YA writer Jason Reynolds sits down with National Book Foundation Executive Director and friend of the podcast, Lisa Lucas. They discuss literacy, representation, and why they love working with young people. Jason's latest books are "Sunny" and "For Everyone." For the full video of this interview and more literature-loving content, visit: http://www.allarts.org/authorimprint.

Little House on the Prairie actor Dean Butler, who played Almanzo Wilder on the NBC-TV series, visits the Wilder homestead in Malone, New York, to help raise money for the preservation of the historic site where the book Farmer Boy is set.

From To Kill a Mockingbird to A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, authors from all eras have pulled from their hometown experiences to create great literature.

An original concept, an enticing plot, a compelling protagonist – what are the elements that make a book meaningful?

For Your Station to Localize: An original concept, an enticing plot, a compelling protagonist – what are the elements that make a book meaningful?

For Your Station to Localize: From To Kill a Mockingbird to A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, authors from all eras have pulled from their hometown experiences to create great literature.

An original concept, an enticing plot, a compelling protagonist – what are the elements that make a book meaningful?

A discussion about some of the books on the Great American Read list & their impact today.

A chance encounter helps shape the lives of two people who meet on the NC coast.

As PBS’ The Great American Read continues, the Brooklyn Book Festival hits its stride.

Great American Read

Poet Jackie Warren Moore talks about how reading as a young child saved her life.

Interviews for WGTE's localized version of Write What You Know Authors and Their Hometowns.

The Great American Ready Sounbites

J.T. Ellison talks with poet Billy Collins (The Rain in Portugal, Sailing Alone Around the Room) about his favorite book Moby Dick.

Mary Laura Philpott talks with author John Boyne (The Heart's Invisible Furies, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas) about his favorite book The Cider House Rules.

A fun, fast paced companion program for The Great American Read

A fun, fast paced companion program for The Great American Read

A fun, fast paced companion program for The Great American Read

A fun, fast paced companion program for The Great American Read

A fun, fast paced companion program for The Great American Read

Deborah Holt Noel, host of UNC-TV's "NC Weekend," shares her favorite book.

Zora Neale Hurston, “Their Eyes Were Watching God” and her life in Eatonville

Dave Eichorn shares his story on why a book about a rare tree changed his entire approach to reading and his craft.

The Syracuse City School Superintendent talks about the role of reading in a well rounded education.

Colleen Gerace shares her favorite book and why she keeps going back to read it.

Jerry Sura shares why reading is so important to his lifestyle.

Tim Keenan shares his favorite book and how it inspired a new journey in his life.

Taping at Buffalo Erie County Library

The owner of Chapel Hill's Flyleaf Books talks about her love of reading.