Libraries are renowned for their innovative community outreach programs. From painting workshops, to teen book clubs, to ESL classes and engaging public speakers, there is no end to what a library may offer.A unique and adorable program out of Massachusetts is garnering a large amount of feel-good press. March Meowness is happening now, and it's the purrfect combination of … [Read more...] about Library removes fees in exchange of cute cat photos
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Gen Z and Millennials Reinventing Book Clubs
Did you know the history of book clubs can be traced back to 1634 when Anne Hutchinson, en route to the Bay Colony in 1634, started a small religious discussion group to expand upon sermons? Up through the 1700s and 1800s, many promoted book clubs were composed, with women being at the forefront of these groups.In September 1996, Oprah Winfrey announced her book club, … [Read more...] about Gen Z and Millennials Reinventing Book Clubs
New “Reading Rainbow” film is nostalgic and impactful
For children of the 80's and 90's, our educational TV time was all about learning our A,B,C’s and 1,2,3’s. Along with Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood and Sesame Street, we had Reading Rainbow.This hugely popular children’s show aired from 1983 to 2006, with LeVar Burton of Star Trek:The Next Generation fame, as the main host. The purpose of the show, was to encourage children … [Read more...] about New “Reading Rainbow” film is nostalgic and impactful
Should Digital Reading be Considered Screen Time?
Books are heavy, and carrying many of them is harder. The solution to this is e-reading. Devices like Kindle, Nook, and Kobo are all the rage for digital readers worldwide. But with this digital solution, the question arises: Should digital reading be considered screen time?Your reading device is still a digital screen; however, it is not considered screen time. Let's see … [Read more...] about Should Digital Reading be Considered Screen Time?
Children Put Off Reading For Pleasure
World Book Day is an annual event aimed at encouraging reading for pleasure among children. This time, the event has found that more than a third of children their reading choices are judged by adults around them.Cassie Chadderton, CEO of World Book Day, says:“It discourages them, it puts them off reading for pleasure and by choice”.The study involved 1,000 7- to … [Read more...] about Children Put Off Reading For Pleasure
Libraries – A Place To Hang Out???
It's obvious to presume that today's tech-savvy generation is so consumed by digital gadgets that they don't even give a thought to libraries. But studies say otherwise.According to a study conducted at Portland State University, despite the ubiquitous use of social media, Gen Z and millennials frequently visit local libraries. The study showed that 54% of these two … [Read more...] about Libraries – A Place To Hang Out???
Which Generation Reads The Most?
Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Baby Boomers and the Silent Generation!Have you ever wondered which generation reads the most? It’s obvious to think that millennials and Gen Z are tech-savvy and massively influenced by social media. And so, they don’t read much.But to your surprise, Gen Z and millennials are avid readers. In fact, millennials (born between 1980 and 1995) are … [Read more...] about Which Generation Reads The Most?
Are Webtoons Better Than Novels?
Well, the answer varies from person to person. Some people choose webtoons over novels because they lack time to binge novels. Others have various reasons for preferring webtoons over reading novels.But webtoons – the shortened versions – do the story justice?Personally, I prefer reading novels because that brings the true essence of reading. Before making this post, I … [Read more...] about Are Webtoons Better Than Novels?
Freedom to Read Act to Fight Book Ban
A House committee heard testimony Wednesday on the Freedom to Read Act (House Bill 785). The legislation is viewed as a countermeasure to efforts to remove material some feel is inappropriate for children and young teens.The bill is inspired by the growing number of attacks on school and public library collections. The Carroll County school board recently put guidelines in … [Read more...] about Freedom to Read Act to Fight Book Ban
Penguin Random House Fights Book Ban
Penguin Random House has jumped into the fight against book bans, entering a sensitive debate that is playing out in school boards and statehouses across the country. At risk: potentially alienating a large chunk of customers on an issue at the crux of culture wars that have polarized the nation in ways not seen in decades.”Those who push for book bans often “believe they … [Read more...] about Penguin Random House Fights Book Ban
The UK’s £30,000 Women Prize for Nonfiction
This evening in London (February 15), the United Kingdom’s Women’s Prize Trust has announced a large inaugural state of longlisted works for the Women’s Prize for Nonfiction: 16 titles published between 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024.The titles come from writers in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, India, Jamaica, and the Philippines. Those authors include nine … [Read more...] about The UK’s £30,000 Women Prize for Nonfiction
Social Media Helping Youngsters Read Books
Waterstones managing director James Daunt said social media trends like ‘BookTok’ on TikTok had been hugely positive. He said: “There’s been all of this innovation, but it has reinforced reading and reinforced reading real books.”In addition, young people are listening to audiobooks, which is encouraging more book reading. The founder of Daunt Books said the wider … [Read more...] about Social Media Helping Youngsters Read Books
Amazon Kindle e-book updates need a public changelog
Amazon Kindle books sometimes receive ebook updates that the publisher or author pushes out. The Amazon Kindle e-reader has a reporting feature in digital books for spelling mistakes that are automatically sent over and often revised. The ebook cover art will be updated to generate interest when a book is made into a movie. An example of this is Andy Weir's The Martian; the old … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle e-book updates need a public changelog