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Acclaimed author, María Dolores Águila and award-winning illustrator Erika Meza share a joyful story that celebrates Mexican culture, teaches young readers to count, and brings smiles to everyone who listens. "Menudo Sunday" (Dial, on sale Aug. 5, 2025) is exuberant, funny, and tender, and it might even leave readers with a craving for menudo! Sundays are the best: that’s when a little girl, her mamá, abuelitos, tías, and primos gather together to share a delicious bowl of menudo, a traditional Mexican soup. But when playtime with the cousins and family dogs gets a little too wild and Abuelito Esteban’s special bowl of menudo breaks, the whole family has to pitch in to make a new batch! Through the chaos of menudo mishaps and sneaky snacks for perritos with wagging tails, young readers will giggle as they learn to count from 1 to 15 in both Spanish and English, with Spanish words sprinkled throughout the story. "Menudo Sunday" includes bonus materials at the back of the book: a glossary of Spanish words, a note from the author, and tips for hosting your own Menudo Sunday! While the story focuses on teaching young readers to count, it also emphasizes the importance of queer representation, one of the ways "Menudo Sunday" brings more inclusive and diverse narratives to the forefront. With vibrant illustrations and a heartwarming celebration of family and food, "Menudo Sunday" is sure to be a hit, even long after readers have mastered counting from 1 to 15. Reviews: “Pull up a chair, grab a bowl of menudo, and join in this beloved family tradition. As warm and welcoming as menudo con la familia.” – Kirkus Reviews “A delightful family story that also serves as a bilingual counting book. The abuelitos are a loving couple who warmly welcome their family to a celebration of love and connection; the counting and addition of ¬well-chosen and highly supported Spanish is a bonus.” – School Library Journal

Tuesday is the final day to cast ballots in the special election on Proposition 50, the statewide congressional redistricting proposal.

Back by Queer Demand: Episodes 8–10 Watch Party! Our first watch party of "The Ultimatum: Queer Love Season 2," was a hit - queer chaos, community feels, and spicy debates included. So we’re doing it again. Next week, grab your chosen fam and your hottest takes as we dive into the final episodes at the Diversionary Theatre, one of the nation’s longest-running LGBTQ+ nonprofit theatres. Whether you're here for the love triangles, the tears, or just the dramatic exits, we’re watching the finale loud, proud, and together. What to expect: - A big-screen binge of episodes 8–10 - Drinks, vibes, and bonus surprises - Where queers come to scream at the screen together. - Real-time reactions + debates captured on the Thirdvote app Seating is limited. Thirdvote on Instagram

This week also brings a National Book Award finalist from Bryan Washington and a Booker finalist from Andrew Miller.

Octogenarian Sisters Rita, Regina and Bernadette went back to their old convent with local support, and an Instagram following. "People are calling us the rebellious sisters!" Rita says.

Cheney, who extolled the power of the presidency, died Monday, according to a statement from his family. The cause was complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease.

The Planet Money newsletter rounds up some new economic studies.

Reporters from the NPR Network are covering the uncertainty and lapse in benefits in states across the country.

For decades, Tibetans built a capital in exile in Dharamshala, India, and sent their kids to a school founded by the Dalai Lama. That's now changing.

Four races highlight this year's elections: a redistricting referendum in California, governor's races in New Jersey and Virginia and the mayoral contest in New York City.