Battling the Scourge of Illiteracy
With nearly 30 million Americans unable to ready, CBS News’ Byron Pitts looks at some personal stories of illiteracy, including his own.
America’s 10 Brainiest States
A new study ranks the ‘brain health’ of all 50 states, noting that reading for pleasure is pastime choice in states with high scores. How did your [...]
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Odds and Bookends: October 9
October 9th, 2009 · No Comments · Books & Reading
Tags: A.A. Milne·illiteracy·Maurice Sendak·Wild Things Week NYC·Winnie the Pooh
Odds and Bookends: October 2
October 2nd, 2009 · No Comments · Authors & Illustrators, Literacy Links and Articles
Borders’ Educator Appreciation Week Offers 30% Discount
Through October 7th, current and retired educators can save 30% on in-store purchases for personal or classroom use when they bring proof of educator status.
Don’t read that! The secret lives of book banners
In celebration of Banned Books Week (September 26 through October 3), the Chicago Tribune’s Julia Keller [...]
Tags: A.A. Milne·Banned Books Week·Beatrix Potter·Borders·Children's Choices Booklist·Maurice Sendak·National Book Festival·Real Men Read·The Tale of Peter Rabbit·Where the Wild Things Are·Winnie the Pooh