Susan Cooper's poem "The Shortest Day," celebrating the winter solstice, is also a children's book illustrated by Carson Ellis. They collaborated by mail.

Susan Cooper’s children’s book The Shortest Day, released in 2019, is a celebration of light returning after the winter solstice. The text of the book is actually a poem she wrote in the 1970s ...

The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, ... Presents were given to children and the poor, and slaves were allowed to stop working.

A joyful baked creation, taken from a children’s book, celebrates the return of longer days. Listen to this article · 3:20 min Learn more Share full article ...

As holiday lights brighten streets and the season of cheer unfolds, Dec. 21 marks the winter solstice this year -- a reminder that the darkest day of the year is upon us.. For the more than 6 ...