#empathy

With a unique sense of humor and wonderful sense of place, E.A. Aymar brings a refreshing dose of empathy to the crime fiction genre.

Usher in the new year with these quotes from literary icons.

One Rioter explores her Anti-Fascist Parenting Plan by focusing on books about men and boys who are gentle and nurturing, rather than violent.

Does fiction increase empathy? One reader challenges her friend on the idea that it doesn't...and maybe succeeds.

There are many different ways to encourage kids to become compassionate individuals, and reading certain stories with them is one.

Many of us already *feel* like reading is good for your mental health - but is it? Science says it is, and we give some examples.

Reading increases empathy, and hearing these stories out loud via audiobooks amplifies this effect. Here's how you can help build empathy with audiobooks.

Harry Potter may cast a spell of empathy, but the journey towards a better world doesn't end there.