Today, Clint Smith will teach you about the legendary writer Toni Morrison. Morrison is best known for her novels which chronicle the experiences of Black Americans throughout history. She was the first Black American Woman to win a...

Get to know Lin-Manuel Miranda, the talented writer, actor, and musician who created the hit musicals Hamilton and In the Heights. He turned history and culture into exciting stage performances that people all over the world enjoy. Lin...

Learn about the talented rapper and songwriter who produced the Tony award-winning musical Hamilton and In the Heights.

Learn about the childhood and career of world-famous children's book author and artist, Theodor Seuss Geisel, who became known as Dr. Seuss.

This video explores Maya Angelou's rise to fame as a writer, starting with her groundbreaking memoir I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. It highlights her success in poetry, her Pulitzer-nominated collection Just Give Me a Cool Drink of...

An essential part of any functioning democracy - the press helps to make governments accountable for their actions; but when the first investigative reporters started working in the United States, not everyone saw them as a good thing.

Students discover facts about the famous poet, Robert Frost, as Mr. Griot reads and discusses a brief biography.

The Pentagon Papers revealed how the U.S. government had lied to the public about its involvement in the Vietnam War. Leaked by the New York Times, this opened the door for future whistleblowers to expose the truth.

The first African-American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry, Gwendolyn Brooks wrote about the hardship and struggles of ordinary people.

The first author to win the Pulitzer Prize for two consecutive novels, Colson Whitehead is one of the United States’ most versatile writers.

As the first Black woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for fiction, Alice Walker helped to bring the Black experience to readers across the globe. A true trailblazer, her work continues to entertain and enlighten.

This video transcript provides a detailed overview of Maya Angelou's life, from her difficult childhood in a segregated community to her rise as a renowned author and poet. It highlights her influential works, such as "I Know Why the...