Books about racism, sexuality still getting censored in US
Are schools and libraries in the United States protected from censorship? Not according to the American Library Association.
Want your kids to read for pleasure? Set the example, says study
The study notes a decline in reading aloud with 3 to 7 year olds. Following this period, parents stop “reading stories” to their kids.
A quarter of children never read for pleasure, says new study
“The amount of time [the young people interviewed] spend reading for pleasure has stayed more or less the same over the past year.”
What does ‘tsundoku’ mean?
“Tsundoku” is a term that refers to the accumulation of books without ever leafing through them. This term appeared in the 19th century and is still relevant today. Because despite the increase in book sales in many regions of the world, the stress caused by the global health crisis may have played havoc with the […]
‘Love is’: Korean artist Puuung’s endearing drawings of everyday love now a bestselling book series
No matter what your relationship status is right now, this book series will make you believe that love really does exist even in small things.
Books from the library of Madame de Pompadour go up for auction
Unlike many other cultural sectors, reading and general interest in books have shown strong resistance to the public health crisis.
‘To exist, then to persist’: Indie publishing and BLTX
One year ago this month, I marched to Popular Bookstore in Tomas Morato to support friends who embarked on publishing their poems independently.
Censored books now have their own museum in Estonia
This museum allows visitors to delve into the history of literary censorship with around 100 books that were once or are still banned in some countries.
Could Twitter be the source of tomorrow’s bestsellers?
It’s a well-known fact that certain public figures can be a little Twitter-happy. While Donald Trump uses the social network to disseminate his profound political musings, John Cena prefers to use the platform to share inspirational quotes about love, success and the power of positive thinking. The American professional wrestler has now decided to condense […]