Remarkable 10-Year-old Inspires the World to Donate Half a Million Books For Kids: 'A Catalyst' For Kindness
10-year-old Orion Jean is on a mission to donate 500,000 books to other kids as part of a vision of spreading kindness.
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5-Year-old's Book is Published, Earning Her Guinness Record as World's Youngest Author
Bella J. Dark is only five, and she has already published her first successful book called The Lost Cat. Now she's a Guinness World Record holder.
Bears Topped the List of Americans' Favorite Children's Books - How Well Did Yours Do?
More than half (54%) of Americans in a OnePoll transport themselves back to their childhoods by reading the books they loved as kids.
Stolen 22 Years Ago, Two Priceless Charles Darwin Notebooks Mysteriously Returned in Pink Gift Bag
Inside are field notes which Darwin wrote literally as he was formulating his theory of evolution, as well as the "tree of life" sketch.
Dozens of J.R.R. Tolkien's Paintings and Maps Are Now Online to Inspire Adventure
All of J.R.R Tolkien's paintings are now online on a new website to inspire adventure, and the Middle Earth depictions are just beautiful. Take a look.
8-Year-old Slips His Handwritten Book Onto a Library Shelf-And It Now Has a Years-Long Waitlist
An 8-year-old boy by the name of Dillon Helbig is an aspiring author who put his own handwritten book in his local library - now it has a waiting list.
Afghan Teacher Pedals Books to Remote Villages on Bicycle (WATCH)
A teacher in Afghanistan turned his bike into a mobile library and cruises the countryside giving kids a chance to read.
Beautiful Animated Film of Kahlil Gibran's 'The Prophet' Now on DVD (WATCH)
A breathtaking animated film based on Khalil Gibran's critically acclaimed 1923 book of poems 'The Prophet' has now been released on DVD and streaming.
How a Coloring Book Will Help Heal Community in Ferguson, Missouri
Ferguson, Missouri has been trying to heal damaging divisiveness over the last two years. Now you can help the community through a coloring book.
Girl Brings Literacy to Her Impoverished Village By Opening Library of Her Own
The average poor Brazilian family can only afford to read 2 books a year – that's why Maria Clara supported her village by opening up a library of her own.
Literature Professor Bikes Straight to the Homeless, Offering a Weekly Street Library (WATCH)
A professor began a library on wheels to make sure people on society's fringes have access to literature and stimulating conversation—even chats about Chomsky.
Kids in Hong Kong Write and Fund Book For Charity in Just 4 Days
These articulate tots spent their summer learning about business skills so they could write a book in four days flat, and give the sales to charity.
First New Harry Potter Book In 9 Years Is Amazon's Most Preordered Book
The script for the stage play "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" comes out July 31st, but it's already topping print and digital bestseller lists.
'Harry Potter' Shatters Box Office Records as Boy Wizard Says Farewell
Harry Potter cast his final spell on fans worldwide, shattering box office records over the weekend, earning $168.5 million and setting a new all-time record for the highest-grossing opening weekend in North America, one previously held by "The Dark Knight."
Construction Worker Hides Where's Waldo on Job Site for Kids in Hospital Windows
A construction worker's idea lets kids scan a building site while playing "Where's Waldo" while looking for an eight-foot tall cut out of the character.
Harry Potter Works Magic On A Whole New Generation in 'The Cursed Child'
Finally, the new Harry Potter story, which is getting rave reviews as a stage play in London, picks up the characters as adults - with kids of their own.
Man Returns Library Book 35 Years Later With $200 Check And Author's Autograph
After stealing the book in 1982; having it professionally restored; and autographed by the author, this thief finally sent their favorite novel home.
Facebook is Celebrating Harry Potter's 20th Birthday in a Magical Way
No matter if you're a Slytherin or a Gryffindor – everyone can join in the fun for Harry Potter's 20th anniversary.
Teacher Shocked to Find Marriage Proposal While Reading Children's Book
This preschool teacher couldn't believe her eyes when the children's book that she was reading from turned out to be all about her – and her future husband.
This Stump Has Been Turned into a Perfect Tribute to the Giving Tree
A California woman turned a stump on her sidewalk into a beautiful homage to the beloved Shel Silverstein book 'The Giving Tree'.
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