American poet, Nature and poetry prize-winner
Parents and teachers have shared practical steps to help children handle school transitions. Specialists and families say scheduling playdates, connecting children with older students, mapping routes and encouraging early involvement in clubs or sports reduce anxiety and build friendships before the term begins.
A look at how streaming and new platforms are reshaping the careers and memory of a BAFTA-winning director, with reflections from collaborators and a peek at archival material and upcoming releases.
A three-part Channel 4 documentary on Lyra McKee’s 2019 murder follows Detective Jason Murphy as he investigates the crime amid a culture of silence and mistrust that hampers justice. The film uses CCTV evidence and interviews, revealing tensions between police and communities in Northern Ireland.
The Guardian reports from rehearsals in London where composer Jeanine Tesori discusses aging, youth, and the Tony-winning Kimberly Akimbo. The show follows a teenage girl aging four times faster than normal, wrapped in a witty, chaotic family. London’s production stars Maria Friedman as Kimberly, with Tesori and David Lindsay-Abaire looking to audience interpretation and the show’s hopeful, humorous core.