Prisoners Change Their Lives, Becoming Expert Braille Transcribers for Blind Students
These inmates not only benefit society in a big way by transcribing books into braille — they cut the chances they will return to prison to almost zero.
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New Video Game Walks in Footsteps of Thoreau at Walden Pond
In a video game based on the Walden book, the goal is stillness and walking in the footsteps of Henry David Thoreau.
Man So Loved Fashionable Local Bird That He Wrote an Obituary About 'The Goodtime Duck'
Bonnie "The Goodtime Duck" is off to waddle through the waters of heaven - so its favorite friendly bread-throwers felt moved to write the bird an obituary.
Bill Gates is Giving Away His Favorite Book on Positivity to College Grads For Free
Bill Gates values optimism just as much as we do – which is why he's giving away this book to American college grads for free.
Woman Accidentally Buys the Same Book She Sold 5 Years Ago and Finds Mother's Last Words
In a strange twist of fate, this 19-year-old girl was reunited with her mother's book that she had sold years ago - and she found an emotional message.
These Factories Hire Storytellers to Read to Workers So They Can be Educated-and Entertained
The endearing factory tradition is an ingenious - and simple - way to make work more enjoyable and beneficial for the workers.
Instead of Firing Illiterate Employees, Company Teaches Them How to Read
The company even hosted a little graduation party for all of their custodial students.
Human Chain of People Help Move A Bookstore, Book By Book
When this independent bookstore had trouble affording expensive moving services, the community showed up in full force to lend a hand.
Janitor Had 'Given Up' Writing Until College Where She Cleans Gives Her Prestigious Literary Award
Caitriona Lally had been having a horrible Monday morning when she got a call saying that she had won the 2018 Rooney Prize for Literature.
Campaign to Get 'Peacebuilding' in Dictionaries is Gaining Traction
There are plenty of modern words and slang terms that have been added to dictionaries - but not the word for building international peace.
There Are Now 75,000 Little Free Libraries Around the World - and Here's Why You Should Add More
Over 75,000 Little Free Libraries have been placed in 88 different countries around the world - and you can help to add more.
The 10 Motivational Books Used By the World's Top Achievers
Ever wonder what the world's greatest entrepreneurs and stars use as motivation? Well, here's a list of their favorite inspiring reads.
Man Saves Ancient Books From Dumpster Only to Look Inside Months Later and Find Amazing Inscription
The guy's shocking dumpster discovery was the beginning of a fascinating chapter in his life—and turned trash into treasure.
Dolly Parton Quietly Gives Away 100 Millionth Book for Her Child Reading Program
Dolly Parton was honored by The Library of Congress this year to mark a little known milestone in her life— the 100 millionth book that she has quietly donated to children.
After Tweeting About 'Worst' Sales Day, Independent Bookseller is Overwhelmed with Support
This small business owner posted an online plea for support after she experienced the "worst day ever" in sales - and she was shocked by the response.
Rather Than Close Their Doors, South Korean School Fills Classrooms With Illiterate Older Women
Some older village women have never had the opportunity to learn to read or write – but now, they're finally being given a chance.
Library of Congress Makes Dozens of Ultra-Rare Children's Books Available For Free Online
As a means of celebrating the centennial of Children's Book Week, the Library of Congress has digitized dozens of rare children's books online.
Four-Legged Mobile Libraries Spread Reading in Venezuela
Mules are providing a university in Venezuela with a novel method for transporting books into remote communities and encouraging people to read.
For the First Time in 21 Years, Copyrighted Works Enter the Public Domain: 'The drought is over'
Due to a piece of legislation that was passed in 1998, there have not been copyrighted works added to the public domain in 21 years - until now.
The Joy of Holding a Book Will Never Go Out of Style: Sales Improve for Fifth Year in a Row
If you're looking for a positive trend from 2018, printed book sales have continued to improve despite the concerns of e-reader competition.
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