Author Jane Austen is best known for Pride and Prejudice, however, during her life, the writer completed six novels (in addition to other writings), and her works are still relevant over 200 years later. Austen’s works have come to define the Regency period, while her name seems to encompass the social milieu, manners, and tastes… Continue reading Facts About Jane Austen, the Beloved Author
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From our latest issue: 7-Year-Old Raises Thousands to Donate Multicultural Crayons and Books to Schools
By Nicole Jones Apart from wanting to be a Paleontologist and Equestrian when she grows up, Madison Wilson’s current dream is to get multicultural crayons and books into California classrooms — and so far she is succeeding. Wilson, just age 7, wants to make sure that her fellow students see themselves reflected in their classrooms,… Continue reading From our latest issue: 7-Year-Old Raises Thousands to Donate Multicultural Crayons and Books to Schools
From our latest issue: Children Are Reading to Therapy Dogs via Zoom
By Nicole Jones Ever since the lockdown began due to COVID-19, people have devised new ways of keeping themselves busy. This is especially true for some children who are now reading to therapy dogs via Zoom. In an effort to help kids who are in the beginning phase of reading and boost their confidence, a… Continue reading From our latest issue: Children Are Reading to Therapy Dogs via Zoom
From our latest issue:Books That Feature Disabilities And Neurodiverse Characters
By Nicole Jones As we all know, diversity matters and everyone should feel represented in literature in some way. For many reasons, it’s important for children to have someone that represents them in some way, while also providing them someone they can relate to. Unfortunately, it’s tough to find books that feature disabled and/or neurodiverse… Continue reading From our latest issue:Books That Feature Disabilities And Neurodiverse Characters
From our latest issue: Bibliovideo, the YouTube Channel Dedicated to Canadian Children’s Books
By Nicole Jones The Canadian Children’s Book Centre (CCBC) recently launched Bibliovideo, a YouTube channel dedicated to Canadian children’s books. The online resource for parents and educators launched early, rather than it’s May target date, to meet the growing need for Canadian content that can be shared and viewed by kids. Now more than ever,… Continue reading From our latest issue: Bibliovideo, the YouTube Channel Dedicated to Canadian Children’s Books
From our latest issue: $310,000 mystery donor revealed
By Nicole Jeffries Last week, a mystery donor contributed a massive $310,000 to The Book Trade Charity, a charity that supports independent booksellers across the UK and Ireland. Dan Hicks, CEO of The Book Trade Charity has now revealed the huge donation was made by Amazon, who has long been vilified as public enemy No.… Continue reading From our latest issue: $310,000 mystery donor revealed
From our latest issue: 2020 Is All About Jane Austen
It’s no doubt that one of the biggest breakout trends over the last few years has been the feminist reboot. However, 2020 is shaping up to be all about Jane Austen. So far, there are four new books out this year inspired by not only Austen’s previous work but her life and family. There is… Continue reading From our latest issue: 2020 Is All About Jane Austen
From our latest issue: Under quarantine? Why not start an online book club
As many of us turn to a good book during self-isolation, why not share the joy of a good story and start an online book club. One of the biggest joys in reading books is talking about the story afterwards. As you can’t meet up with your friends to chat about a book over a… Continue reading From our latest issue: Under quarantine? Why not start an online book club