How did we end up with a piece of paper wrapped around every book cover? Look at the history of dust jackets and books for the whole picture.
We're taking a critical look at community helpers in children's books, including how they're depicted and who they're depicted as serving.
We're taking a look the science behind reading, including its effects on the brain, body, and mental and emotional states.
Reading and writing styles matured greatly throughout history. In today’s modern world, we read in different formats. For example...
A look at the history of jointly authored novels, including authors' approaches, the benefits, and the pitfalls of coauthorship.
Taking a look at ink, one of the tools we use to write and preserve words, and how the ink colors we choose affect us.
In case you were ever wondering what the difference between a myth, a legend, and a fairy tale is, well, here's your Folklore 101 guide.
Are you in the middle of a good book, but too tired to read any further? Here are some tips for staying awake to the last page!
What was the first novel? Why was it written? What need did it fill? Who wrote it? And most importantly, can you still read it today?
These medical books for kids can help you answer their questions, and make staying healthy and learning about medicine exciting and fun.
