Every superhero has an origin story, and Dog Man’s is surprisingly dark for a goofy, upbeat character from a series of middle-grade graphic novels. When a clueless cop and his canine companion are ...

“Wicked” – the movie, the Broadway musical and the book – crafts Dorothy’s green nemesis as a fully-formed character with her own tragic backstory. The book is a prequel to L. Frank Baum’s “The ...

While English proficiency is down, some Eugene-area teachers are using creative methods to inspire a love of reading for young students. "Percy Jackson & the Olympians" by Rick Riordan is a beloved ...

“Dog Man: The Musical” features the fun-filled antics of beloved characters from Dav Pilkey, the creator of the bestselling series “Dog Man,” “Captain Underpants” and “Cat Kid Comic Club.” It revolves ...