Nedra Rhone

Authors hope 2020 turns the page in push for diverse children’s books

October 12, 2020 at 4:22 p.m.

ATLANTA — Years ago, when she worked at a public library, Kathleen Horning's story time for toddlers also proved to be a moment of social research. After reading diverse books...

Group of children playing tug of war in camp.

Atlanta Bargain Hunter: Save on the cost of summer camp

August 23, 2019 at 12:15 p.m.

When I was a kid, going to camp meant you went to one place all summer long, whether overnight or day camp, and it was pretty standard stuff — sports,...

Family banks on zero energy home

May 23, 2019 at 9:13 a.m.

In 2010, in the nippy environs of northeastern Canada, a family of six submitted to an experiment. Their task: spend one year living in one of the most energy-efficient homes...

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