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In Norway’s far north, farmers and growers are finding ways to thrive. Their hard-won wisdom — practical, scientific and ...

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In 'El Niño' by Pam Muñoz Ryan, a new middle grade novel due out May 6, 2025 from Scholastic Press, former swim team star Kai ...

As gorgeously (and tantalizingly) demonstrated in Rancho Gordo’s new cookbook, “The Bean Book: 100 Recipes for Cooking with All Kinds of Beans” (Ten Speed, $35), beans are indeed a magical ...

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By Dave Kim The celebrity chef’s second children’s book, “Billy and the Epic Escape,” faced accusations that it stereotyped First Nations people in Australia. By Ali Watkins Our ...

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The latest from the chronicler of urban grit known for “Lush Life” and “Clockers” — as well as writing on “The Wire” TV series — is set in 2008 in East Harlem, where a five-story ...