This is no longer as case of 'Johnny can't read,' ... It's Johnny won't read.'

America can no longer take active and engaged literacy for granted.

We felt that Random House had a deep commitment to the book.

Reading is declining in every age group, cultural group, every region and income level. Unless something is done, we will continue to see those declines.

Jazz is one of the great, truly native American art forms. Along with the movies, it's probably the art that the rest of the world associates most deeply with America.

Through Great American Voices, the NEA is building bridges between the military and arts community, ... This tour gives singers a chance to perform for new audiences and brings great music in live performance to military families.