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Maine author Ashley Bryan’s book about slaves wins Newbery Honor Award

The prize recognizes excellence in children’s literature.

He leads an overflow library crowd in a poetry chant and reads excerpts from his new book, ‘Freedom Over Me.’

by Sun Journal November 3, 2016

Susan Faludi wins for her memoir ‘In the Darkroom.’

Tickets include a copy of ‘Our Revolution: A Future to Believe In,’ but Sanders will not be signing books.

by Bob Keyes October 16, 2016

The two writers will discuss their work at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

by Bob Keyes October 16, 2016

He’ll also read from ‘Hearts in Suspension’ on Nov. 7 as he marks the 50th anniversary of his enrollment at UMaine.

After years of painstaking research, Melissa Sweet has produced a lovingly illustrated biography for young readers.

The Supreme Court justice’s ‘My Own Words’ is a collection of her writings.

More than a decade in the making, ‘Freedom Over Me’ began with the sale of slave-related documents at an auction in Northeast Harbor.

Ashley Bryan, Annie Proulx and Susan Faludi are up for $50,000 awards in different categories.