children's books

Middle school is a notoriously difficult time to be a kid. We talked with Detroit-based author Jack Cheng about his new young adult novel, The Many Masks of Andy Zhou.

Voting machine tampering investigation update, Jack Cheng's new book, and why the national press keeps asking Governor Whitmer if she is running for president.

A new children's book honors the many emotions experienced by kids.

Today on Stateside, we caught up with poet Keith Taylor to get his three favorite reads from Michigan writers. Then, we revisited our conversation with writer Desiree Cooper and Kalamazoo poet Diane Seuss who won a Pulitzer Prize this year.

The American Library Association reports that 2021 and 2022 have seen some of the highest numbers of book challenges in decades.

On today's show, we heard more about library book disputes and explored the great lakes' mussel issue. Plus, more on Michigan's paw paw fruit and a new book by a local author.

Writer Desiree Cooper's new children's book — titled Nothing Special — celebrates the intergenerational friendship between her grandson Jax and her own father. Its lush multimedia illustrations and the story, drawn from Cooper's own life, find joy in the quiet moments of childhood.

On today's show, we heard part one of the conclusion to the Collision Course podcast. Then, an author discussed her new children's book, and a food editor talked water's connection to food. Plus, Cheers! is back with a brand new espresso-infused libation.

A petition challenger explained why he believes forged signatures and other errors should disqualify several GOP gubernatorial candidates from the August primary. Then we took a look at the history and legacy of the Grange in Michigan. And a new children's book author explained why West Michigan is so inspirational.

Today on Stateside, news broke Tuesday that President-Elect Joe Biden plans to nominate former two-term Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm as the next…