School Installs Vending Machine That Dispenses Free Books to Kids Who Read
Students in this Buffalo school get free books from the vending machine by earning tokens through a reading rewards system in the school.
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Clicks Against Breast Cancer, and Hunger, and Deforestation, and…
I went to donate a mammogram with a simple click of my mouse and found -- on the same page -- not only the Hunger Site, but the Rainforest Site, The Child Health Site, the Literacy Site, and the Animal Rescue Site!
Scholastic Donates 1 Million Books for American Kids in Poverty
To help more low-income families build home libraries and to encourage families to read together, Scholastic will donate 1 million books to a nonprofit that gives free books to children living in poverty. The world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books announced the donation, which includes a large quantity of bilingual Spanish/English books, on Monday.
30 Secret Heroes of American History Revealed in New Book
Secret Heroes: Everyday Americans Who Shaped Our World, by Paul Martin, is a remarkable collection of stories that spotlight 30 unknown champions, explorers, inventors, and innovators who were forgotten in the pages of American history textbooks. Instead of George Washington, we learn about the tailor who saved his life…twice.
Hero Librarian to Receive Lemony Snicket Prize For Work During Riots
Librarian Scott Bonner, known as the "quiet hero," will receive the Lemony Snicket Prize for his during the riots last year in Ferguson, Missouri.
J.K. Rowling Outed as Writer of Acclaimed Crime Novel
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling secretly posed as a retired military policeman to write a crime novel that has been hailed as one of the best debut detective stories in years. Rowling wrote The Cuckoo's Calling under the name Robert Galbraith.
James Patterson Gives a Million Dollars to Independent Bookstores
81 independent bookstores across the United States got an early holiday gift from bestselling author James Patterson, who earlier this year began his campaign to give one million dollars to some 170 booksellers.
Disability Kept Him From Soccer Stardom, But His Own Animated Super Hero Turns Disease into Strength
Aaron D'Errico always wanted to play soccer like his superstar dad who led the USA Men's National soccer team, but since birth, his leg muscles have been damaged by disease. His determination to overcome, however, blossomed in his imagination where he visualized his victories through a comic soccer superhero named Ammon. The hero, Ammon, is a medical student with cerebral palsy who secretly dreams of being a soccer star – like his father – but during his search for a cure, he gains superpowers through a blend of science and spirit. Aaron himself has become an inspiring hero to Marvel comics icon Stan Lee, and may become a mentor to an upcoming artist thanks to his online contest offering $2,000 to an aspiring illustrator.
Breaking Bard: Shakespeare's Best Villains
In honor of his 450th birthday this month, we present, in order of increasing nastiness, William Shakespeare's best villains, the top 20 bad boys (and girls).
Gandalf Turns Into Sherlock Holmes as McKellen Plays Detective
Ian McKellen transformed himself from Gandalf into a ninety-year-old Sherlock Holmes for "Mr Holmes," which was shown at the Berlin International Film Festival on Sunday. The film finds Holmes in retirement in the English countryside where he lives as a recluse, tending bees and looked after by a middle-aged woman and her son.
DC Comics Responds To Girl's Letter By Making Her A Superhero
Rowan Hansen, 11, has always loved reading comics and watching superheroes on TV and in films. But she has always been bothered by the lack of female superheroes. Last month, after writing a letter to DC Comics, she got an answer from the company that thrilled her -- and a piece of art that sent her over the moon.
Live in This Hobbit-hole in England on Your Next Family Vacation (LOOK)
If you're a fan of Lord of the Rings, and want to stay at Bag End on your next holiday, you'll want to rent this English cottage, pronto.
She Used Only Her Eyes to Write Book About ALS, Giving Profits to Others
Unable to move anything but her eyes, she had to blink millions of times to write her 150,000 word autobiography–then gifts the proceeds to ALS patients.
First Super Hero Characters for Girls Take Off and Kick Butt
After making their debut at New York City's Comic Con exhibition last week, seven new action figures for young girls are leveling the playing field.
Love of Books Lifted Homeless Man From Streets, Now He's Written One
The Pavement Bookworm who turned his life around by selling books instead of begging has now written a book about his life.
Little Girl's Books Lost in Fire Replaced by Authors Across America
This little girl's sweetness in the face of tragedy touched the hearts of literature fans on Twitter, so they sent her volumes of love.
Former Microsoft Executive Finds Joy Boosting Literacy Instead of Profits
Since leaving his job as Microsoft's China business development director in 1999 and dedicating his life to improving global literacy, New York-based John Wood has put books in the hands of more than 7.8 million children in 10 countries in Asia and Africa.
Hilarious Cat-astrophe Ruins Christmas, Until Neighbors Save it (MUST-SEE Video!)
In this funny video, a famous cat unwittingly creates unimaginable chaos and fears Christmas will have to be cancelled. But Mog, and neighbors save the day.
Cheshire Grin May Vanish, But Alice In Wonderland Lasts 150 Years
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland fell down the rabbit hole and into the published world 150 years ago this month.
After Amusing Twitter Exchange, J.K. Rowling Shocks a Book Club by Showing Up
Someone says the word 'cake' and JK Rowling is there faster than a Firebolt.
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