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.

By Roger Harper

09 February 51 Views

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.

By Jeanne Goddard

19 April 31 Views

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.

By Jeanne Goddard

11 March 56 Views

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.

By Brian Selke

09 October 40 Views

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.

By Ariel Grange

29 August 41 Views

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.

By Jeanne Goddard

14 July 44 Views

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.

By Jeanne Goddard

01 August 44 Views

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.

By Jim Stout

22 July 34 Views

'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."

By Jeanne Goddard

18 July 35 Views

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.

By Jim Stout

18 July 41 Views

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.

By Jeanne Goddard

08 June 35 Views

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.

By Tiffani Spengler

01 April 36 Views

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.

By Tiffani Spengler

26 June 48 Views

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.

By Tiffani Spengler

09 June 32 Views

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'.

By Tiffani Spengler

18 March 35 Views