Books

Since co-founding "Medical School for Kids," Betty Nguyen and Brandon Pham have authored 25 children’s books on medical specialties in hopes of inspiring the next generation of doctors.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we discussed transportation challenges and possible solutions, guidance on Florida’s measles outbreak, the latest in the effort to restrict books in Florida’s schools, and a few environmental stories from across the state.

As Florida changed its Black history curriculum and removed books from public schools, first-time Tampa City Councilwoman Gwen Henderson pushed back and opened a bookstore.

As Florida changed its Black history curriculum and removed books from public schools, first-time Tampa City Councilwoman Gwen Henderson pushed back and opened a bookstore.

Reading is a “doorway to life,’’ even for kids under 5, a literacy champion says.

Former banker Robert Gaglio tells a story of food, family and taking chances.

Emma Morales is a student at Toledo Blade Elementary School.

In 2023, HB 1069 took effect in Florida. The law made it easier to challenge any book that was pornagraphic, depicted sex or was age inappropriate.

The House Education Quality Subcommittee voted 13-5 along party lines to support the measure, with sponsor Stan McClain, R-Ocala, pushing back against opponents who characterized it as enabling book bans.

Exile Andy Gomez needed to answer his grandsons' questions about Cuba — and why he left it. So the University of Miami scholar wrote a children's book.

We discuss the variety of books written about Florida and the authors who live here.

A good book goes great with a drink. Here are some recommendations.