Image copyright Tom Pilston Image caption Testing divides children, says author and Book Trust president Michael Morpurgo Too much testing in schools risks killing the joy of reading for children, War Horse author Michael Morpurgo will say in a lecture later. Schools are being pressured into “teaching literacy fearfully”, Mr Morpurgo will tell an audience … Continued
Pottermore Nerdy Muggles, rejoice: Theres a new set of extra Harry Potter textbooks for you to read, just in time for fall term at Hogwarts. On Sept. 6, Pottermore, J.K. Rowling’s official portal to her Wizarding World, will release three e-book shorts on the secret history of Hogwarts. Each story will combine details from … Continued
Getting lost in the vast stacks of the iconic New York Public Library, picking out a book that strikes your fancy, cuddling up with your new adventure and feeling your heart skip a beat as you flip to the first page there’s an app for that! The New York Public Library just released an app … Continued
So you’ve completed your book. Its been edited and published, and now you’re trying to figure out how to get to your potential readers. While beginning your marketing campaign usually happens well before your book is completed, getting your first reviews can’t begin until your book is done or in a final draft status. Many … Continued
Following the success of her earlier books I’m a Pretty Little Black Girl! and I’m a Lovely Little Latina author Betty K. Bynum wants to spark the minds of young black boys with her latest book, I’m A Brilliant Little Black Boy! Highlighting moral values and encouraging black boys to explore interests leading to success, the inspirational book was … Continued
Although some people claim that they can read anywhere, anytime, we all know that a comfortable, well lit, soft spot is ideal. On a blanket in a park is one such perfect spot; on dry, spongy moss, under a tree, is another good location. But what happens if you’re a city dweller (or not even!), … Continued