Image: silhouette of a young person reading

20 minutes

[ Thought Leaders ]

Meet the Man Behind Books Young People Actually Want to Read!

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Could there really be a simple way to encourage youth to read more? See how the author, Jason Reynolds, is making it happen by telling stories that connect to the experiences of today’s young adults. 

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Image: Outdoor bookshop in Hay-on-Wye

8 minutes

[ Culture ]

The Tiny Town That Became a Kingdom of Books

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In the 70s, the UK gained a new, independent kingdom: a kingdom of books! Explore Hay-on-Wye, a tiny town in Wales that is every book lover’s dream!

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7 minutes

[ Creativity ]

“I SPY”: The Books that Still Catch Our Eye!

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Have you ever been captivated by the magic of an “I SPY” book? Let us introduce you to Walter Wick, the photographer behind these imaginative works of art!

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Image: Books stacked along a wall, lining a doorway

40 minutes

[ Culture ]

The Simple Secrets to Finding Time to Read More!

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Here’s an awesome little video that gives us a few — surprisingly simple — tips on how (and why) reading more books can change the future for each of us!

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Image: a child looks deeply at a huge pop up book

15 minutes

[ Creativity ]

Into the Fascinating World of Pop-Ups!

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There are very few things in life that promise to delight and fascinate us at any age. And it turns out, pop-up books are one of them! They have a fascinating history as a practical wonder and offer a welcomed expansion of our common notions. This is some pretty fun stuff, take a look!

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Image: Leather-bound books on a slanted shelf

5 minutes

[ Creativity ]

These Books Could Be Hiding Secret Paintings on Their Pages

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Fore-edge painting is a dying art form, but these beautiful, hidden works of art remind us to look for and celebrate the hidden beauty all around us!

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