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

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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The Tiny Town That Became a Kingdom of Books

By Liesl Ulrich-Verderber

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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What measures 90 feet wide and can instantly transport you to another place and time?⠀
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The subject of today's article is a prop that deserves a red carpet rollout all on its own... the Hollywood Movie Backdrop! 📽️⠀
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Explore the overlooked pieces of art that capture true movie magic through a wonderful segment by CBS Sunday Morning (@cbssundaymorning), and meet the people working to preserve these monuments of cinematic history! 🎞️⠀
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Big THANK YOU to The Backdrop Recovery Project (@backdroprecovery) and JC Backings Corportation (jcbackings)!⠀
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What are y'all up to today to be #HelpfulNow? Give us some ideas of what we can do in the comments! 🤗

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Inside our latest article lies a quick little cure to loneliness! 🙂⠀
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Today we are following Brian & Alex of Nowhere Men (@nowherementv) as they are challenged by Dr. Mark Goulston (@drmarkgoulston) to overcome their social anxieties with a perfectly simple conversation starter.⠀
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Click the link in our bio to learn the 5 magic words that will change EVERYTHING. ⠀
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Join us in celebrating the wonderful things happening all around us that go unnoticed!⠀
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How would you like to go to a gallery where you’re encouraged to touch everything? 🖐🏿⠀
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Today we are exploring the intermingled world of sculpture artist, Andrew Myers (@andrewmyersart), and master wood craftsman, George Wurtzel, through a fascinating video by Ace Norton (@acenorton). It will leave you wanting to reach through your screen! ⠀
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Learn how these fellas have partnered up to create sensory experiences for others to enjoy, no matter how clearly they can see them! ⠀
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What *can* you do right now? ⠀
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While most of us are housebound and physically unable (or allowed) to do much of anything, it's easy to fall into a slump and get stuck in our complaints about the situation. It's understandable. But there's still so much that we can do to be #HelpfulNow! ⠀
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How are you helping others right now during #COVID19? What are you doing to make the best out of your situation? Share with us in the comments below!⠀
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Who knew that your new favorite creature would be nicknamed "The Great American Snot Otter"! ⠀
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Salamanders may not be considered traditionally cute, but these slimy little superheros may possess the key to saving other species around the world! 🦎superheroes⠀
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In today's article, we are joined by some of our favorite creators Great Big Story and National Geographic, as we search for the illusive Hellbender! Follow the link in our bio to join in on the hunt!⠀
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Special shoutout to the research team at Tennessee State University!⠀
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Wondering how you can be helpful these days? @everwideningcircles is starting a #helpfulnow challenge!
Take a video of yourself doing what you can to be #helpfulnow and tag 3 of your friends to challenge them to do the same! Good luck! Let’s spread some positivity!

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How would you like to pick fresh fruit in your living room AND never have to pay a utility bill EVER again? ⠀
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Click the link in our bio to take a glorious virtual tour of one of the most sustainable housing options on the planet, the Earthship! ♻️⠀
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This "Saturdays Around the World" article takes us to a world where "living off the grid" takes on an entirely new meaning!⠀
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What are you and your communities doing to support each other right now?⠀
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We've been seeing such amazing stories of people coming together, even from a distance, to do whatever they can to be #helpfulnow during #COVID19. And we want to hear what you've been up to! ⠀
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Whether you've been teaching family members how to FaceTime, sharing recipes, picking up litter, collecting donations through your art, or finding fun ways to homeschool your kids, share a short video of you doing what you can do right now to be #HelpfulNow on your social media and tag us! ⠀
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Then challenge at least 3 other people to share what they've been up to. Let's get a wave of being #helpfulnow however we can going around the world! Now's the time to come together and turn this shared experience into hope for our collective future. We believe it takes just one person and one share on social media to send that wave far.⠀
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