This is a week of celebrations for many different reasons. First, the week began with Martin Luther King Jr. day, commemorating the civil rights leader's Jan. 15 birthday. Then the world watched as Pres. Barack Obama took his oath of office and danced the night away. WORD has it that Editor Bryon Cahill was among the throngs of people around the Capitol who took in this historic moment. (We hope to get his eyewitness report once his typing fingers thaw.) 

At the same time, READ jubilantly launched our Web site celebrating all things Edgar Allan Poe. Our dear Eddie turned 200 at the start of this momentous week. Check out www.weeklyreader.com/poe to see sneak peeks of the site. The features will change weekly. Right now you'll find 50 student tributes to the master of the macabre. Lucky subscribers get to peruse videos, fascinating facts, and even a rap--and more!

Happy MLK Day! Happy birthday Poe! Happy Inauguration Day U.S. of A.!