#Educational

Word Nerdery: Is “W” A Vowel?

Is the letter "w" a vowel? What even is a "vowel?" A dive into what makes a letter what it is and whether or not "w" gets to shine as a vowel.

The Psychology of a Book Hangover

Why do our heads get stuck in books long after the story has ended? I set out to find some answers to the book hangover phenomenon.

Contemporary Censorship in New Zealand

The long, ongoing tradition of highly organized censorship in New Zealand sparks interesting questions around responsibility, taste, and expression.

Mondays With Michelle Obama Launches Monday, April 20th

Introducing Mondays with Michelle Obama, where Former First Lady Michelle Obama will read beloved children's books aloud.

7 of the Best Homeschooling Books

If you’re looking for the best homeschooling books, about its basic principles or ideas to supplement things you’re doing, this list can help!

Fun Writing Prompts To Entertain Your Kids (And Keep You Sane)

These writing prompts for kids will keep them entertained for hours, and these kids' books about writing are here to encourage your budding author.

9 Fun Sight Word Games for New Readers

Consider playing these sight word games to master letter recognition with your preschooler, state capitols with your fifth grader, and more.

Why Did The New York Times Bestsellers List Become THE List?

We see books touted as New York Times best sellers all the time, but why is the New York Times Best Seller list considered "the" list for readers.

How is the Value of a Book Determined?

Taking a look at who, exactly, is buying rare books, what they are buying, and how value of a book is determined by talking to the experts.

Open-Access Textbooks Are A(n Awesome) Thing

Open-access textbooks are the future. Time to get on board with this list of excellent free textbook resources for professors, students, and autodidacts!