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ONE of the nation's most beloved children's authors will be heading to Oswestry next week to sign copies of her latest book. Julia Donaldson, known for her popular children's rhyming books such as 'The Gruffalo',…

"Snail's Ark," written by Irene Latham, illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini (GP Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers, Feb. 8), ages 3-5, 32 pages, $18.99 hardcover, $10.99 ebook, $5 audio book.Read to Me usually hands books on specific…

BADEN – In the hope of providing a story hour that can be suitable for all children, a local library will offer an event in two languages. The Baden Memorial Library is resuming its bilingual story hour, which allows primary school children…

Stalin's LibraryGeoffrey RobertYale University Press, £25 The intellectual life and biography of Joseph Stalin are explored here through the…

Ellsworth resident Sarah Petroulis and her 7-year-old daughter, Inara, challenged each other to read all of the books in the Ellsworth Public Library's picture book collection (totaling approximately 3,000 books).Inara Petroulis has been a…

This content contains affiliate links. When you purchase through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. In case you find yourself cooped up to protect yourself from a very cold world, I thought it would be fun to suggest…

EXIRA — Géraldine Kommes is 97 years old, lives at the Exira care center and loves to read. She enjoys…

After my children were born, my brain felt exhausted. I no longer had the attention span to focus on reading the words and thoughts of my all-time favorite authors like Maya Angelou and Toni Morrison. © Inside the Creative…

Y'vonne and John Miller with Pauline Donovan and Julie Tregear publish books at Waikanae Park. Photo / Rosalie Willis A year after placing their first set of books for children to find and enjoy in neighborhood parks, Kāpiti Hidden Books…

Reading aloud is one of the best things parents can do for their young children: teach them about the world and themselves, and even change the structure of their brains.But a new study is a stark reminder that the “what” and the “how”…

Author and illustrator Sharee Miller didn't see a range of diverse characters in the books she read as a child, so she made her own as an adult. Greg Bledsoe and his Family Geography Project caught!-->!-->!-->!-->…

It will be a year of spectacular books. The best books of 2022, that is, the most anticipated new books of the coming year, are amazing. There are non-fiction books and novels about cults, female friendships, family ties, and future…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

A few years ago, novelist Martin Amis gave an interview in which he claimed that the only circumstances in which he would write a children's book were if he had suffered a serious brain injury. “In my…

If your child is visiting the library and doesn't have a specific title in mind, asking the staff can save them time. We can ask questions about the books the student has read. Like adults, school-aged children often…

Did you know that librarians have superpowers? No, unfortunately I cannot fly or have woodland creatures clean my house for me. I can, however, help you find the perfect book. I don't know if you know it, but a lot of librarians are…

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR / KCIT) - Some schools in the Amarillo area were among those asked to browse their shelves for books on women, people of color, LGBTQ + people and health by a Texas lawmaker and report by November 12.…

Audiophile, a Filipino audiobook platform, says "there is no need to choose" Reading a book is a personal experience. It can take you to wonderful worlds, wars and even destinations on distant galaxies with the clever…

The editors of Solutions Review have compiled the best manufacturing books to read based on their overall relevance, ratings, date of publication, and ability to add value to a business. There are many valuable resources that…

Novelist is an online service provided by the State Libraries Commission that is designed to help readers…

Through Express news service BENGALURU: With a plethora of options to choose from in the book space, focusing on a book that really interests you could be quite a challenge. This is where these…

Harjot Oberoi's first book The construction of religious borders: culture, identity and diversity in the Sikh tradition is considered revolutionary by some; for others, it borders on blasphemy. In this book, Oberoi argued that the Sikh…

Everybody talks about it Squid game, and for good reason: it is totally impossible to stop looking. The K-thriller, which creator Hwang Dong-hyuk says was inspired by Japanese manga and cartoons, expertly combines key storyline…

When we think of writing in books, we probably think of analytical and close readings of deep and difficult texts for academic purposes. While this is certainly one of the many cases in which one can write in their books, it sure is…

Happy October! To get you ready for Halloween, here are six spooky new books to read! All can be viewed at the Magdalena Public Library. Barely haunted by Jessie Sima (elementary / preschool) “The house has a…

Bridgeport author Colleen Driscoll is hopeful the COVID-19 pandemic wears off and allows her to showcase her…

Growing up as a Latina in Los Angeles, California, none of the books I read were written by Latinx authors or described anything about my culture. It wasn't until I entered college that I was finally exposed to more varied…

By Kristina Naftzger Teens, next week is Forbidden Books Week, a time when libraries across the United States affirm and celebrate your freedom to read. Every year, the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom…

Thirty dollars and cut eye by J Russell Peltz Championship Rounds Vol. I by Bernard Fernandez Roxanne the Green Nosed Reindeer by Jason R. Van Pelt Relax with a warm…

Award-winning children's author Kwame Mbalia will join the Birmingham Public Library for a virtual conversation on Monday, September 20. The Birmingham Public Library will host the author's talk via Zoom on Monday at 9:30 am. Registration…

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Cover courtesy of Penguin Random House “The writing in which I have been immersed for a few weeks is that of the French author Annie Ernaux. On my bedside table, I have a stack of his autobiographical books. Some…

As a rule, before buying books, we read reviews of the authors, leaf through the covers, and look or listen to various recommendations and endorsements - before buying the book. In this way, we can situate an author before reading…

Marie-Antoinette: The Making of a French Queen - John HardmanYale University Press, £ 10.99, ISBN: 9780300260946 We all know her name, but who was the real Marie…

BATH, Mich. (WLNS) - Cameron Allen has always loved reading. “I went from picture books to the magical tree house series to more advanced detective stories and then to full-fledged books,”…

Above: The library has joined four other properties in town (Chestnut Hill Farm, Finn & Woodward and SRT Schools) that encourage the combination of reading and outdoor activities. (clockwise photos by Beth Melo, Southborough Trails…