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5 reasons graphic novels are the next big thing at your library

The book format is everywhere, from ESL classrooms to Ivy League libraries.

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5 reasons graphic novels are the next big thing at your library

The book format is everywhere, from ESL classrooms to Ivy League libraries.
In Egypt and Tunisia, Salafis move from prisons to parliaments

After the Arab Spring uprisings, it's inevitable that Salafis will help steer the evolution of North Africa's new governments. The challenge is to make sure they do so peacefully.
Books and art pit freedom of religion against free speech in Tunisia

The riots by ultra-conservative Muslims in Tunisia over issues of blasphemy threaten to destabilize the fledgling democracy, leading legislators to consider some limits to free speech.
A Cat in Paris: movie review (+trailer)

A Cat in Paris: This Parisian cat's tale is sweet and inventive animated film, with a dash of noir.
Tunisia debate turns personal: 'Pray more and turn down that Metallica'

Tensions between Tunisia's secularists and newly empowered Islamists are playing between brothers and sisters, mothers and daughters, as the country drafts a new constitution.
Tunisian elections set to empower Islamists. How moderate will they be?

Tunisian elections: Islamist party Nahda is set to do well in today's historic election in Tunisia, which will be a litmus test for the Arab Spring.
Summer camp for book lovers

Great Books Summer Camp introduces young book lovers to literature they would not typically encounter in the classroom.
Opinion: The right way to talk to Iran

The first step is for Obama to reach out to Iranian Americans.
Graphic novels, all grown up

Art form's influence rises, and broadens. A look at three of the genre's stars.