Topic: L. Frank Baum

The 25 best movie musicals of all time

The American Film Institute picks the best song-and-dance stories ever put on film.

Culture Cafe 'Oz the Great and Powerful' takes a gamble with a beloved story (+video)

'Oz the Great and Powerful' stars James Franco as the famous Wizard and Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz, and Michelle Williams as a trio of familiar witches.

Culture Cafe 'Oz: The Great and Powerful' trailer gives insight into Disney's world of Oz

'Oz: The Great and Powerful' shows more of the story of the Wizard and the three witches he meets.

Chapter & Verse 88 books that shaped America

The 88-book list published by the Library of Congress includes titles like 'To Kill A Mockingbird' and 'Little Women.'

Five memorable Washington political protests

Bringing your grievances to Washington in the form of a mass protest is an American tradition that dates back to the late 19th century. Here are five memorable Washington protests.

Wizard of Oz latest Google Doodle homage

Google celebrates the 71st anniversary of Wizard of Oz, the 1939 film that follows Dorothy's journey to the Emerald City.

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

Echoes of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ mix with classic Chinese folk tales in this layered narrative.

Guest blog: The grandmother who made her a reader

Reviews of three biographies for children

Real stories about interesting lives are colorfully narrated for young readers.