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[ Thought Leaders ]
This 8-year-old Girl’s Mission is to Give Away 2 Million Books
By Goodnet
Books have the power to transport you to another place and make you feel like you are part of the story. A love of reading should be developed at a young age so children can see books as something magical. That’s the gift that 8-year-old Sela Thompson from Atlanta, Georgia, received from her parents and wants to pass on to other children.
20 minutes
[ Thought Leaders ]
Meet the Man Behind Books Young People Actually Want to Read!
By Sam Burns
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.
8 minutes
[ Culture ]
The Tiny Town That Became a Kingdom of Books
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!
7 minutes
[ Creativity ]
“I SPY”: The Books that Still Catch Our Eye!
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!
40 minutes
[ Culture ]
The Simple Secrets to Finding Time to Read More!
By Sam Burns
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!
15 minutes
[ Creativity ]
Into the Fascinating World of Pop-Ups!
By Sam Burns
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!
5 minutes
[ Creativity ]
These Books Could Be Hiding Secret Paintings on Their Pages
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!
