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The World’s First Novel Is Older Than You Think

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?

Health and Happiness: Medical Books For Kids

These medical books for kids can help you answer their questions, and make staying healthy and learning about medicine exciting and fun.

Books For Dummies: A Key to Information

You may know them as the brunt of sitcom jokes, but the For Dummies books opened a door to a world of information.

Kwame Alexander Creates WORDPLAY Digital Writing Series

Kwame Alexander has co-created WordPlay, a 10-episode digital series to help teach kids about writing.

A Century of Shakespeare and Company

A look back at the history of the 100-year-old Shakespeare and Company bookstore in Paris.

Will I Melt My Brain? Facts About Listening to Audiobooks in Your Sleep

Want to listen to audiobooks while you catch zzz? We're laying out the facts of listening to audiobooks in your sleep.

15 Art Books for Preschoolers to Bring Out Their Inner Picasso

From hands-on activity guides to picture books about famous artists, these art books for preschoolers can fuel your next afternoon project.

How to Find the Editor of a Book

Have you ever wondered how to find the editor of a book? It's actually super easy most of the time—read on to learn where to look.

What Makes a Book a Beach Read?

The beach read. Every summer the word reappears in conversation, but what exactly is a beach read. We've got some ideas and some book recs that fit.

The 9 Books of Sappho and Other Queer Lit Lost in the Fire

So many queer stories have been buried, so many gender outlaws have been rewritten in historical accounts. Unearthing them is exciting.