Books

A Colorado science fiction writer recently published a new novel with an unusual backstory: It was partly inspired by his work using storytelling to mentor adolescent boys. Get a preview of the new book, and learn about why he thinks storytelling helps kids better understand themselves.

A yearslong effort by some local residents to remove or restrict kids' access to certain adult books from Garfield County's public libraries has been largely unsuccessful so far, but with the recent appointment of two new library trustees by the county commissioners and the library district's executive director about to retire, changes could still be coming.

Colorado writer X. Ho Yen remembers loving science fiction as a child. He’s autistic – and he liked science fiction that depicted a futuristic society where people like him were treated equally. Now he's a published author who just released his third book.

A Loveland kindergarten teacher has published more than 20 children’s books. They teach life lessons for young kids and aim to get them thinking about how their actions impact other people. She talks about her newest book — and how she’s still writing and teaching at the age of 87.

The American Library Association's Banned Books week celebrates access to controversial or challenged books in the name democracy. Libraries across the Front Range are participating and, in some cases, creating tools to help readers seek out diverse ideas.

Loveland kindergarten teacher and author Ellen Javernick has published over 20 children’s books. They teach life lessons for young kids and aim to get them thinking about how their actions impact other people. Her newest book, “Awesome of the Day” reflects how, at 87, she continues to energize the kids around her.

The Aspen Book Store in Denver gives used books a second life. The shop receives tens of thousands of used books by the truckload and resells everything from novels to textbooks.

The term ‘self-care’ might conjure images of bubble baths and facials. But a new book by a Boulder author says self-care should be part of how we show up for our loved ones.

The proposal calls on districts to adopt formal policies on hearing challenges and sets limits on who can file them.

Colorado writer X. Ho Yen fell remembers loving science fiction as a child. He’s autistic – and he liked science fiction that depicted a futuristic society where people like him were treated equally. Now, X. Ho Yen is a published author who just released his third book.