Monthly Archives: September 2019

Why 300,000 people read books on NYPL’s Instagram

In August 2018, New York Public Library Instagram followers were tapping on their Insta Stories when something unexpected popped up: the full text of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderlanddesigned for a small screen, with small animations that bring the story to life when you flip it. The project, known as Insta …

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The best apps to read books on your phone

Yeah, that looks like a real nail biter, but… wasn’t that your stop we just passed? No matter. Victoriano Izquierdo on Unsplash In addition to fulfilling the roles of phone, digital camera, music player, alarm clock and many more, your smartphone is also a window to the limitless world of …

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Beware of Cheap Classic Books on Amazon

Fall is the time of year when parents, teens, and students buy books for their school’s required reading. And if the professor says you need a classic, it’s tempting to buy the $5 version on Amazon, for example if you need a copy of George Orwell’s “1984” or maybe some …

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Barrett: Reading books with an adult is a great way to build empathy and other social-emotional skills in kids

JThere are many reasons for families, educators, and community members to spend time reading with children, from improving students’ reading skills to improving academic and career success. For more than 20 years, Reading Partners has believed that pairing high-quality books with the mentorship of a caring, supportive adult is a …

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