Booktrust has given away 2,500 children’s books to foodbanks as part of this month’s... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2014-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A comprehensive guide to the public libraries offering free access to banned books. Here's where and how. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-10-23 10:40:00 UTC ]
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Microsoft reportedly published — and retracted — an AI-generated article that recommended people visit a Canadian food bank as a tourist attraction. The article “Headed to Ottawa? Here’s what you shouldn’t miss!” included recommendations for catching a baseball game, honoring fallen soldiers at... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2023-08-18 18:27:01 UTC ]
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Policies in response to book bans are pushing kids out of libraries — plus, this week's censorship and book banning news. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-08-04 10:40:00 UTC ]
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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library will expand its program to send children free books across all 58 California counties, Gov. Gavin Newsom announces. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2023-06-07 15:51:03 UTC ]
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The Little Free Library nonprofit literacy organization announced that it hopes to eliminate book deserts across the U.S. by partnering with local community organizations to install and maintain book-sharing boxes. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-29 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Center for Children's Literature at Bank Street College held a virtual event for the inaugural Margaret Wise Brown Board Book Award on March 9. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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A Chicago-based independent publisher has responded to the recent attack on Black History by offering free books. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-02-08 16:46:55 UTC ]
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More than 2 million children just became eligible for free books: California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 1183 to establish Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Program in the state and specify how it will operate. The program will use money from a dedicated fund “to provide... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-10-06 18:35:28 UTC ]
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As part of its summer programming, the New York Public Library is giving away 500,000 free books to kids and teens this summer! Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2022-06-10 15:19:28 UTC ]
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We’ve said it many, many times before and we’ll say it many, many times again: libraries represent the best of America. Today’s entry: the New York Public Library will give away 500,000 books this summer to help kids, teens, and families build their at-home libraries. In addition to English,... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-06-09 14:17:10 UTC ]
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The surge in challenges to books is nothing new, says Chris Finan, executive director of the National Coalition Against Censorship. What's new, he argues, is are First Amendment challenges from the left. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Free Comic Book Day is back!! Before you head to your local comic book store, check out our faves and remember to support your local. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2022-05-06 10:31:00 UTC ]
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The New York Public Library made four banned books available nationwide on SimplyE, its free-reader app. The titles include Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson, King and the Dragonflies by Kacen Callender, Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi and Catcher in the... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2022-04-13 23:48:05 UTC ]
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ABC, home of freshman comedy 'Abbott Elementary,' has partnered with Scholastic to host free book fairs at seven Title 1 schools between March 14-18. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2022-03-11 21:00:48 UTC ]
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Critics and audiences are hailing the release of Abbott Elementary, ABC’s new workplace sitcom created by and starring Quinta Brunson (and, by the way, featuring a virtuosic comedic performance by Janelle James). Abbott Elementary, which received the highest comedy ratings since Modern Family’s... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-03-10 20:19:56 UTC ]
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A Tennessee school board removed the graphic novel about the Holocaust from middle school curriculums. Continue reading at HuffPost
[ HuffPost | 2022-02-02 08:44:58 UTC ]
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From using your local library and supporting independent bookshops, to borrowing virtuallyMany websites offer ebooks and audiobooks at no cost. Project Gutenberg lists more than 67,000 out-of-copyright titles which can be read online or downloaded in a wide range of formats. Similarly, Librivox... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2022-01-31 07:00:45 UTC ]
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The Bank of England's first trade book has been secured by newly launched Cornerstone Press in an exclusive submission. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2022-01-05 11:38:29 UTC ]
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Lots of good bookish things happened this week, including research that proves libraries lead to healthier, more equitable communities. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2021-10-29 10:42:00 UTC ]
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Springer Nature has introduced a free auto-translation service for books and manuscripts for its authors Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-10-18 08:57:50 UTC ]
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