#Educational

The Benefits of Leading a Bookish Life in 2020

We know it in our hearts, and studies and commentary on the benefits of leading a literary life continue to confirm that reading is good for us.

Plagues and Priest Holes: 6 Nursery Rhymes and Where They Came From

Some nursery rhymes have such strange messages, it's easy to speculate about their meanings. We look at some possible origin stories and make up our own.

A Quick And Dirty Guide To Essays (With Essay Examples!)

What's an essay, anyway? What are its different forms? If you're lost, check out our handy guide, complete with essay examples!

EduHam: The Educational Component of Hamilton: The Musical

Hamilton: The Musical's Education has reached 250,000 students since it began in 2015. This is a brief look at this wonderful program.

Grab Your Wallet, Here Are the Most Expensive Books Ever Sold

From a $16.5 million religious text to a $3.5 million comic book, we're talking about some of the most expensive books ever sold.

What are Preorders, and Why Do They Matter?

Whether it's through your local bookstore, online retailers, or your local library, book preorders help authors succeed and give you a voice in publishing.

How to Determine the Reading Level of a Book

Your guide to Fountas and Pinnell, Lexile Level, Primer, Pre-primer, Beginning Reader, and more. How to determine reading level of a book for young readers.

An Imitation of Imperfection: A History of Deckle Edges

Why are the page edges of your book ragged? Why do some people think it's a defect and others think it's a sign of luxury? Let's talk deckle edges.

8 Of The Best Drawing Books (and 6 Inspiring Artists)

Find the best drawing books for adults and kids, beginners and advanced students alike. Find even more inspiration in our run-down of inspiring artists.

How To Save A Wet Book

Toilet? Bathtub? Puddle? Lake? No matter how it happened, it's the recovery that counts. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to save a wet book.