Public libraries bring so much to their communities, as evidenced by a librarian who witnessed the sweetest interaction. Known on Instagram as Mychal, the young...
Read moreShawn Warner was hoping to sell a few copies of his book at a local grocery store, but he ended up doing a lot better...
Read moreWhen Katie Carr lost her brother Toby last year, she became the only one still alive in her close family. Her Dad had a heart...
Read moreWith screen time on the rise, many parents are looking for ways to instill a love of reading in their children. A mother in New...
Read more"I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always, as long as I'm living my baby you'll be." Anyone familiar with children's books will recognize these lines from...
Read moreWe all forget things sometimes, but 47 years is a long time for something to slip your mind! Librarians at the Lake Elmo Library in...
Read moreHow many first-grade students do you know who have already published their first book? Chances are, the answer is zero! In fact, the odds are...
Read moreThis article originally appeared on AllProDad.com and reflects their mission and beliefs. After what felt like a battle, our team ended the volleyball match with a sweaty...
Read moreReading books provides far too many benefits for us to count, from increasing vocabulary to reducing stress and anxiety. It can be easy to take...
Read moreCalling all Potterheads! A teenager from Prairie Grove, Arkansas has out-Hermioned Hermione Granger. Hailey Skoch has been a huge fan of the Harry Potter series...
Read moreHave you ever spotted a familiar face while perusing the shelves of your local bookstore or library? If so, you might be the perfect candidate...
Read moreWhat do you do when one of the few bookstores in your neighborhood shuts down? If you're Latanya DeVaughn, you make a new and improved...
Read moreChildren with disabilities aren't represented nearly enough in the books they read or the shows they watch, but Danny Jordan is doing everything he can...
Read moreRyan Wakefield has spent 20 years working primarily as a graphic artist, but thanks to his late cat, Albert, he was able to find the...
Read moreThis week officially kicked off summer, marking the start of one of my favorite times of year: summer reading! Between enjoying the warmer weather, reading...
Read moreMay is Mental Health Awareness Month, so it felt like a great time to read "Atomic Habits" by James Clear. No matter where you are in your...
Read moreA few months ago, we asked our Smile readers to send in some of their favorite recent books, and they did not disappoint! I picked...
Read moreNew York's Strand Bookstore is basically a legend. It opened in 1927 and has been operating as a family-owned business ever since. But like so...
Read moreThe world of literature is massive, with more genres, authors, and styles than we can count. Yet for people who are blind, finding books written...
Read more"Be kind." It's a message we've shared many times, but what does it truly mean? And how can we embody it ourselves? If you ask...
Read moreWe've shared many stories about parents whose children have autism, but for Heath Grace of Cornwall, England, it's the other way around. His mom Joanna...
Read moreThose of us who grew up reading J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series have always dreamed of receiving our own letter from Hogwarts. But all Ella...
Read moreJennifer Martin, a third-grade teacher in Austin, Texas, lives in a neighborhood where about 40 percent of her school's students live. Unfortunately, the area happens...
Read moreIn 2018, Roy Austin traveled to Eastern Africa to visit five countries and witness the beautiful wildlife in the region. By the time he made...
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