December 2021

Artist Christine Whitacre shows off a copy of "Color My World." A gnome adventure. She wrote and illustrated the children's book available from Barnes & Noble and Amazon. Christine Whitacre grew up as a middle child in a clan of 16…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGdSWLsytl8 Earlier today, we shared a glimpse of the Strange things merchandise created by artist Chogrin who combines fan favorite character Eleven with the monster called the demogorgon - and…

Visitors take photos and read books in Shenzhen on November 13, 2021, at Zhongshuge bookstore, a famous interior design chain.VCG | China Visual Group | Getty ImagesBEIJING - Social media plays such an important role for Chinese consumer…

It all started with a poem, an ode to African Americans and their courage and determination to build a meaningful life in a nation that has put the odds in their favor.Then it became an award-winning children's book, "The Undefeated,"…

In an important move that will further stimulate children's literature and provide variety for young people, veteran author and journalist Bisi Daniels has published ten books at the same time. The ten…

With her recent announcement that she will once again lead the governor of Georgia, Stacey Abrams also had other news worth reporting: she released a children's book. Abrams took to Twitter yesterday to let her followers know about the…

Raise your hand if, around 20 months ago, you thought you were taking advantage of the pandemic lockdown to do more reading. Now, raise your hand if those good intentions really manifested themselves in a pile of unread books on your…

Jonathan D. Spence, an eminent scholar of China and its vast history who, in books like “God's Chinese Son: The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom of Hong Xiuquan” (1996) and “The Search for…

LOS BANOS, Calif. (KFSN) - A teacher from Los Banos hopes to inspire students through her very first children's book.“My job as a teacher is to be a researcher,” says Vicki Costello, who teaches at Los Banos elementary school. "Why don't…

How was your Christmas? Was Santa Claus nice to you? I have something cool. Well, not for Christmas, which we don't celebrate, being Jews, but for Hanukkah almost a month ago, which seems to be part of another time. The last breath…

I first read the "Perfect Novel" ten years ago. I say the perfect novel because that's what John Williams' Stoner is called.When you read this, it will be Boxing Day and I'll be rereading the novel. That's what I do every Christmas, I…

CEDAR RAPIDS - Mali has been a very good girl - and a very busy girl - this year. The curly-haired toddler is only 1…

Summer Reading: Book Editor Catherine Woulfe shares a personal story about Structured Literacy, the step-by-step reading system that is gaining traction across the country. First published April 16, 2021. My boy's name is Ben and he will…

SINGAPORE - The hawksbill turtle - one of two turtle species native to Singapore - is one of eight marine animals to have a voice in a new bilingual children's picture book aimed at highlighting local biodiversity and marine life.…

SReplacement quarterback tories taking the starter's place in the NFL are relatively common, especially in this latest COVID-19 outbreak, however, that of the rookie Ian book from Saints of New Orleans is extremely unique.Following the…

Simon Cowell is "forced to delay release of children's book series he wrote with son Eric, seven, due to pandemic and busy schedule"By Amelia Wynne For Mailonline Posted: 9:48 a.m. EST, December 23, 2021 | Update:…

In the excerpt from Alan Bennett's annual diary, the playwright dedicates Rudyard Kipling's poem To The Dead Statesman, in which the narrator proclaims that "all my lies are proven false / And I must face the men I killed »,…

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is upon us, often leaving us in search of time with loved ones…

“Cokie: A Life Well Lived” (HarperCollins) is divided into chapters filled with anecdotes with commentary from those who knew her best - the famous and those in the background.…

Naevia Thompson and her mother Parris Elliott (Photo: Thompson Family Collection) ALEXANDRIA, VA - Eight-year-old Naevia Thompson is very creative. She enjoys telling stories and creating comics. Over breakfast with her mother…

MARTINSBURG - Through a number of generous donations, CASA of the Eastern Panhandle will be able to…

With the holidays in full swing and Christmas upon us, it can be difficult to get those last perfect gifts for the people on your list. KPBS Midday Edition caught up with a few local independent…

As part of a joint collaboration, the Asia Foundation and the Unesco Office in Dhaka recently organized a virtual launch event and a roundtable on their initiative to produce children's books on traditional games. The event is part…

The witcher Season 2 is an absolute delight whether you're a fan of Andrzej Sapkowski's Witcher books or not. But those who have read the source material are going to have several particularly exciting surprises given that the season…

Bloodshot, Archer & Armstrong & Ninjak get new stories to kick off the Year of the Valiant, as FCBD awaits Shadowman & XO Manowar! 2022 Free Comic Day will be here before fans…

I spent this year learning the craft of writing picture books (PB). But what are PBs? These are books that convey the information / story with a mixture of words and pictures, sometimes just pictures. They are generally aimed at young…

While Taylor Brown thought she was better at science and math than English and writing, it turns out she could pursue both. She moved on to STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) subjects in high school, but during a recent summer…

The question, then, is whether what we consider to be the normal state of affairs has been a dignified development. Examining this question seems, quite clearly, to be some kind of self-improvement, even if you don't get conclusive…

Hour of Code teaches elementary students in Regional School Unit 1 logic and problem solving. Contributed Earlier this month, students at Dike Newell Elementary School and Woolwich Central School were introduced to the computer…

Washington, DC, December 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - The highly anticipated sequel to "Barris and the Prince of Rappa" picks up several months after the events of the first book, this time during the Valentine's Day and Mardi Gras…

A "raccoon" named Riley and the state education commissioner stopped by Dickson on Tuesday to promote early literacy among young students, especially during the winter months. Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn and Riley the Reading…

The 2021 holiday season looks like an unusually weird and potentially horrifying time to launch a miniseries adaptation of Emily St. John Mandel's brilliant 2014 novel Eleven station. Eleven station is one of my favorite 21st century…

Rebel Wilson celebrates reading his children's book to a class of children in Tanzania - after donating $ 250,000 to St Jude's school following Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? to earnBy Jesse Hyland For Daily Mail Australia…

Last month, Pantheon Books, a brand of Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, announced that author David Treuer would become a general publisher, acquiring and editing two fiction and non-fiction books per year with a focus on writers.…

Glowberry, creator of popular children's series BRAVE BUNNIES, and Big Picture Licensing (BPL), its exclusive licensing agent, announced the signing of Penguin Random House as a Strategic Multi-Territory Licensee, joining…

Rosemarie Saunders at the launch of her cookbook, A Sprig of Rosemarie, at the Herb Garden at Ashbourne…

DORSET - Over the past decade children's literature has undergone an overhaul. The genre is now full of…

Providing children's books can be more than just giving them something to read. Books are portals to adventure, imagination and new experiences. Most importantly, books can help children understand and appreciate themselves and…

“You are for censorship! It's against the First Amendment!"Do you think school libraries…

THE STARTUP WOMAN. By Tahmima Anam. Simon & Schuster. 304 pages. $ 26.Can we blame tech superstars…

There is no shortage of books set in San Francisco, nor of the lists that compile and classify these books. These critically-written lists typically include classics such as "The Maltese Falcon, "Tales of the city”, As…

J. Dennis RobinsonToday, the Discover Portsmouth Visitor Center is filled with the sweet holiday scent of a gingerbread factory. The historic Academy Gallery was transformed, once again, into a sparkling city of edible artwork in the 31st…

A contemporary adaptation of Gaston Leroux's novel The Phantom of the Opera is currently in the works for Universal Pictures, with EGOT winner John Legend attached to the project as…

FORT WALTON BEACH - Rightly so, the new children's book "Fort Walton Beach, A Journey Through Time" was officially unveiled on Wednesday inside the 115-year-old Gulfview Hotel building.It is the oldest standing structure in the city. And…

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. The votes are over and the Goodreads community has spoken. Today, Goodreads announced the winners of the 2021 Goodreads Choice…

United Way of Northern British Columbia will host a children's book drive this Friday to make literacy accessible to all children in the local community. All books collected will be donated to local agencies to be used for…

The Ankeny school board voted on Tuesday to end the district's mask tenure despite the CEO's recommendation to maintain it.The end of the requirement took effect immediately, after the 4-3 vote. Ryan Weldon, Trent Murphy, Joy Burk and…

Hours later, 10-year-old Brandon watched closely his older brother, Jonathan, being vaccinated several times, including that of Covid-19. He also decided to get shot, to the applause.But nearby, the mother of Eliuth, 10, and Karen, 13,…

Less than $ 20 in last minute gifts for kids and families Tweet this The practice of finding the perfect “shit log” in nature mirrors the American tradition of finding the perfect tree. Once the…

Tuesday December 7, 2021, 5:49 p.m.Press Release: The Fledge Trust Naenae Intermediate at Lower Hutt, Rāwhiti School at Christchurchand Carisbrook School in Dunedin, there are only three of…

Every day, kids in South Florida get excited about reading, trying to put shelves in barber shops. According to The Children's Trust, studies show that students who are proficient in reading do better throughout their…

Whatever form your holiday season takes, I think we can all agree that this season of giving, sharing and goodwill to all is a giant and stressful puzzle too. And that's at best. You know, when a seemingly endless pandemic doesn't…

As far back as she can remember, Juliette Fay has had stories on her mind. As a mother of four and a dedicated social service professional, these stories held together for much of Fay's adult life, until one day she stumbled upon the…

As much as dusk boosted the career of Robert Pattinson, the actor does not look emotionally at the experience. And it wasn't just the movies he was having trouble with. When reading the dusk books to prepare for the role,…

Two columnists present contrasting views on the prohibition of books in school libraries. POINT: Draw the line between censorship and age By Robert Pondiscio “You are for censorship! It's against…

All I wanted was a book to explain the history of Chanukah to children. Was it so much to ask? I know Judaism is a small religion in this country, but I had been to a very big bookstore. The children's section took up most of the second…

“The Boy Whose Head Was Filled with Stars” tells the story of astronomer Edwin Hubble as he imagines his childhood wonder of the night sky.The picture book follows Hubble from his youth and paints his biography in a way that both teaches…

Past and presentFor the publisher: The Constitution allowed Congress to ban the Atlantic slave trade. "The 1619 Project," edited by Nikole Hannah-Jones, Caitlin Roper, Ilena Silverman and Jake Silverstein, says that for slave owners in…

MEDINA, Ohio - Upcoming events at the Medina County District Library prove that the library isn't just about books - art and history are in the spotlight this winter.Art exhibitions - Winter 2022Color pencil lessons: Medina Library, B.…

July's PlayStation State of Play event saw Polyarc reveal the first teasing details of its long-awaited follow-up, Moss: Book II. Today, the studio announced that the charming puzzle adventure starring everyone's favorite…

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Get ready for story time. There are many books for children and young adults from Northeastern Ohio authors this year, suitable for all ages.The list includes prominent local authors and illustrators, as well as writers…

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) - Parents who want to read to their little ones and give them a developmental boost should choose a traditional paper book over an e-book on a tablet, according to a new study.Toddlers are more…

Top Celebrity Birthdays December 1, 2021Birthday wishes go out to Sarah Silverman, Bette Midler and all the other celebrities with birthdays today. Check out our slideshow below to see photos of famous people turning one year older on…

The Manhattan Project National Historical Park and the American Museum of Science and Energy team up in December to present Ann Hagedorn's "Sleeper Agent: The Atomic Spy in America Who Got Away" for their monthly online book club.Read and…