Margaret Atwood shares book recommendations for your time in self-isolation
Canadian author Margaret Atwood took to Twitter to recommend several books that she deemed essential in these times of crisis.
Boy bullied for his love of reading receives books, support from authors
A 13-year-old boy who was bullied for his love of reading has gained support from authors, who have sent him copies of their own books.
8-year-old boy creates charity to share love of reading among peers
An 8-year-old boy from Tampa, Florida, in the US has created his own charity to share his love of reading among his peers. Reading used to be just a hobby for Landric Keys, but it was only a matter of time before this hobby turned into a passion, as per Fox 13 on Feb 13. […]
Principal gives books to students on their birthdays to encourage reading
One principal from North Carolina, USA, has taken to giving his students books during their birthdays to foster a love for reading. Glenn Cook of Pleasant Ridge Elementary School in Gastonia came up with the idea after attending a professional development event, as per Good Morning America on Sept. 5. Cook wanted to improve his […]
Sisters read books on FB so kids would have bedtime stories
Two sisters from Delaware, United States have taken reading to Facebook live videos to ensure other kids have bedtime stories to listen to.
PISTA! Pambansang Komperensiya sa Panitikang Pambata
The day was filled with new learning, knowledge, and awareness concerning children’s literature and reading.
Why cigar factories in Cuba have storytellers that read to their workers
Cuban cigars are world-famous and are known to be the very best in the market. Tobacco has been grown in the country for hundreds of years, and the production of cigars is regulated by the government to ensure quality before they are exported globally. What’s little known about the Cuban cigar industry is that it […]
12 LGBTQ+ books you need to add to your reading list
Fact: LGBTQ+ people have very little representation in almost everything. In most forms of mainstream media—movies, television shows, music, books—homosexuality is barely discussed and almost always shown as worn out tropes like the protagonist’s sassy gay friend or the psychotic lesbian. To be fair, though, it looks likes things are changing for the better with […]
Book hunters find hidden gems in London Underground
It’s a surprising paradise for travelers and book lovers! Have you heard of Books On The Underground? This movement will make you want to wish that our train stations are just like London’s Underground! Since 2012, the people behind Books on the Underground have made it their weekly goal to leave behind 150 new books […]
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