There are a growing number of people who simply don’t read books anymore. There are no specific reasons why this happens, some are forced to read books in English class and just don’t read anymore. Others don’t read books, but read news articles and online blogs, but not books. why …

Opinions expressed by Contractor the contributors are theirs. Imagine being the founder of not one but of them companies dedicated to books and not finding the time to read them. This is the situation in which Hugh McGuire, founder of LibriVox and Pressbooks, found himself a few years ago. Like …

Representation matters. Diversity is extremely important. This is especially true when it comes to literature. Specifically, literature for children and young adults. For children, the stories they read at a young age are the ones that stay with them forever. Many marginalized children do not see themselves in literature that …

from consume-information department As the 2020 presidential race kicks into high gear, I find myself telling friends about an important lesson I learned the last time the primary season rolled around. During the run-up to the 2016 election, as now, vitriol dominated the headlines. Rather than being knowledgeable, reading on …

If you’re planning to celebrate World Reading Aloud Day on February 5, you’ll want a list of classic books to read aloud to your children. This list includes classic picture books to keep young children entertained as well as more advanced chapter books with charming and memorable characters that you …