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Best-selling author Angie Thomas talks new coming-of-age novel, “Concrete Rose”

First on “CBS This Morning,” New York Times best-selling author Angie Thomas discusses her new novel, “Concrete Rose.” In it, Thomas revisits Garden Heights 17 years before the events of her debut novel, “The Hate U Give.” Thomas talks about revisiting one of her favorite character’s origin story and why she says there needs to be more diversity in children’s ... Read More »

North Carolina cowgirl uses horses to inspire kids to improve literacy

A North Carolina woman is bringing together two of her passions – horses and reading – to help bridge the literacy gap among children. A recent assessment found that only 35% of U.S. 4th graders read at a proficient level or higher. Vladimir Duthiers meets Caitlin Gooch, executive director of “Saddle Up and Read,” a cowgirl who is trailblazing new ... Read More »