Anthony Stevens obituary
Analyst and psychiatrist who proposed a science of human nature that embraced psychology, anthropology and medicine
‘If we don’t teach kids about consent, the internet will’: Natasha Devon on the importance of sex education
The mental health campaigner’s new book tackles sex and relationships through the eyes of a 16-year-old. In the face of a backlash against inclusive sex ed in schools she explains why we have to keep the conversation open
‘We still make judgments from the way people talk’: Rob Drummond decodes accent prejudice
As a new book explores stereotypes that are socialised into us, 11 readers also reflect on the way they speak
‘Eating away at democracy’: book bans in US public schools rise by a third in a year
According to a new study by Pen America, there were 3,362 instances of book bans in school classrooms and libraries – with more than 40% of all cases occurring in Florida
Texas teacher fired for showing Anne Frank graphic novel to eighth-graders
Move comes as education laws restricting teaching of race, sexuality and other topics are being implemented across the US
Looking round a school library, I saw something I can’t get out of my mind
I was shocked to find a book for children whose parents are in prison. But I’m glad someone had the compassion to write it
Most parents want more time reading to young children, study shows
1,000-parent survey also found 33% lack the confidence to read to their child, despite not seeing the activity as a chore
Why is Houston shutting down libraries at some of its poorest public schools?
The former library spaces will now be ‘multipurpose’ rooms; disruptive students will be stationed there to watch footage of their classrooms
Which person has had the greatest impact on the course of the 21st century so far?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts
My big Birmingham bookshop crawl: why booksellers are suddenly thriving
In 2009, two bookshops a week were closing in the UK and the days of physical books seemed numbered. Now, indie stores are booming. What explains the turnaround – and can it be sustained?
‘I’m horrified by it. I think it’s appalling’: Kit de Waal on the crisis of cuts facing the arts
The bestselling author is in no doubt who is to blame when it comes to the state of the arts. She talks about the importance of culture, her inclusive book festival and using her voice to help
Sue Dymoke obituary
Other lives: Teacher, academic and poet
Sarfraz Manzoor says he will use new role to make Luton ‘cool’
Greetings from Bury Park author announces initiatives to ‘bang drum’ for town as he is named chancellor of the University of Bedfordshire
Pamela Nottingham obituary
Other lives: Lacemaker and teacher who gained an international reputation through her books
The big idea: do we need to dismantle the literary canon?
The temptation to chuck out the old is strong, but can only be part of the answer