Go back to school with Pete the Cat, or go back to Paris with Alice (instead of Emily). By Margaret Lyons This is a preview of the Watching newsletter, which is now reserved for Times subscribers.

There once was this groovy dude from Fort Payne who learned early in life he possessed a great artistic talent for drawing, painting and bringing scenes to life. This remarkable man, who grew up ...

It’s cool being Pete the Cat. The groovy cartoon kitty created by Alabama native James Dean stars in more than 100 children’s books, has appeared in his own Amazon Prime TV series, and is immortalized ...

With more than 80 books published, an Amazon Prime animated series and even a blend of Jittery Joe's coffee, Pete the Cat is a household name. And though parents and kids alike have become familiar ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. History is no stranger to fictional felines. Sanrio’s Hello Kitty, Dr. Seuss’ Cat ...