A handful of fall books invite youngsters to gather 'round. Tales of Hans Christian Andersen, trans. by Naomi Lewis, illus. by Joel Stewart, reads like an ode to the writer himself. Lewis gives ...

Author Han Kang mourns everything that fades and perishes in the world, including her sister, who died just two hours after birth. Her mourning transcends writing; she composes music, sings, and even ...

Scholars in Denmark believe they have found a new tale by Hans Christian Andersen. It's a short story, called "The Tallow Candle." Now to a writer whose exact words may not be remembered, but whose ...

Hans Christian Andersen is one of the most famous authors of all time, and people worldwide have enjoyed his classic tales for centuries. He has written numerous stories, including The Little Mermaid, ...

There was once a prince who wanted a princess, and only a real princess would please him. He traveled the world to find one, but was unable to, and came back home discouraged. One evening there was a ...

Image Credit: ACG Travel Videos. Some places truly feel like they’re straight out of a fairy tale. Others take direct inspiration from books and films to create a fantasy world for all to enjoy. For ...

Best known for his fairy tales, Hans Christian Anderson (April 2, 1805- August 4, 1875) was a prolific Danish author. Born in poverty, Anderson was able to attend school with the help of Jonas Collin, ...

Once upon a time a little boy became a literary sensation. A man with a peculiar take on happily ever after, the Danish author Hans Christian Andersen wrote tales that have inspired operas, ballets, a ...

As the world celebrates Hans Christian Andersen's legacy 150 years after his passing, HANS: My Life in Fairy Tales brings his life and stories to vibrant life through puppetry, video, and clowning.