UPDATE 4/12/2020: Burbank Unified School District Superintendent Matt Hill recently issued a statement outlining his reasoning for banning five classic texts from the district’s mandatory reading lists. Books will be allowed in class libraries, but no student may be required to read them. The NCAC is disappointed with the district’s …

Reading stories is one of the best ways to bond with your child. Children learn so much from stories, and it won’t be long before they turn the pages themselves and read the story to you. Reading can get a child to read earlier and can help develop a love …

Books that are considered classics often have two things in common: they are old and can be difficult to read. While ancient stories may seem disconnected from the world today, they usually still contain important messages that transcend time. Or maybe these books are acclaimed for being fun and interesting …

Story books are the best way to impart knowledge and instill morals in children. Books have the power to transport you to different eras, countries and imaginary places. A good book can convey the message better than a verbal conversation. Everything from vocabulary, grammar, language, articulation, expression, creativity to important …

After finishing “Shogun”, I was eager to see how author James Clavell would keep the momentum going in“ Tai-Pan ”(1966), the second novel in his“ Asian Saga ”series. Needless to say, Clavell has produced yet another epic historical fictional adventure filled with thrilling characters, poignant themes, amazing detail, and a …