Martin Luther King Jr.’s Granddaughter Continues His Legacy With New Book Of Hope.
At 15 years of age, the granddaughter of MLK has written a book of hope to share with the world. Her story honors the powerful...
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“Can We All Read The Book Together?” Librarian Shares How 1 Spanish Book Created A Sweet Connection.
Bianca Wooden |
Aug 18, 2023
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 moreThis Retired Veteran Is Now A Bestselling Author Thanks To 1 Simple Video.
Bianca Wooden |
Jul 10, 2023
Shawn 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 moreGrieving Woman Sets Out In Kayak To Complete Late Brother’s Last Adventures.
Kelsey Bjork |
Jun 21, 2023
When 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 moreTreasure Hunt With A Twist: Mom Creates Coolest Project To Inspire Kids To Read.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jan 19, 2023
With 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“Love You Forever” Author Reveals Emotional Story Behind Beloved Children’s Book.
InspireMore Staff |
Jan 17, 2023
"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 moreBetter Late Than Never! Librarians Stunned To Receive Book Checked Out 47 Yrs Ago.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Dec 17, 2022
We 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 more6-Yr-Old Born With 12 Fingers Writes Book To Tell Kids “It’s Okay To Be Different.”
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Sep 17, 2022
How 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 more5 Uncommon Ways To Influence Your Kids, Inspired By Former NFL Coach Tony Dungy.
All Pro Dad |
Aug 19, 2022
This 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 moreFamily Spreads “Love Through Literacy” With 100% Free Community Library.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jul 6, 2022
Reading 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 moreTalented Teen Conjures Spellbinding Prom Dress Using Pages From Harry Potter Books.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jun 3, 2022
Calling 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 more15 People Who Nailed The Book Face Challenge So Well, We Can’t Believe Our Eyes
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Mar 31, 2022
Have 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 moreThe Wheels On This Mom’s Bookstore Go ‘Round And ‘Round Spreading A Love Of Reading.
Abby Bowman |
Mar 5, 2022
What 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 moreDad Sets Out To Create Book Series For Kids With Disabilities And We’re All Cheering.
Kelsey Bjork |
Jan 30, 2022
Children 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 moreMeet Albert, The Sweet Rescue Cat Who Inspired An Award-Winning Fantasy Series.
Kelsey Bjork |
Jan 23, 2022
Ryan 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 moreBookmark This: Madeleine’s Summer Reading Recs.
Madeleine Boyce |
Jun 25, 2021
This 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 moreBookmark This: Review Of “Atomic Habits.”
Madeleine Boyce |
May 19, 2021
May 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 moreBookmark This: Review Of “The Midnight Library.”
Madeleine Boyce |
Apr 14, 2021
A 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 moreCommunity Rallies To Bring Beloved NY Bookstore Back From The Brink Of Closure.
Ashley Ziegler |
Jan 19, 2021
New 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 moreAunt Raises Over $4K To Surprise Blind Niece With Braille Harry Potter Books.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jan 7, 2021
The 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 moreHow To Practice Kindness Every Day.
Corinne Sanders |
Nov 7, 2020
"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 more6-Yr-Old Shares Powerful Message Of Acceptance With New Book About Mom’s Autism.
Corinne Sanders |
Nov 2, 2020
We'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 moreDad Builds “Harry Potter” Alley Behind Daughter’s Wardrobe To Bring Magic To Life.
Corinne Sanders |
Oct 28, 2020
Those 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 moreTeacher Turns Garage Into Library To Make Books Accessible To Neighborhood Kids.
Ashley Ziegler |
Sep 19, 2020
Jennifer 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...
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