Reading my mother through her books

The painting is crumpled on the sides and the crayon-work is rough and smudged. On the old paper, the sun gleams, a flower blooms, birds fly and two figures run down a path towards a house. The artist is a

Scary Books for Scaredy-Cats

Looking to dip your toe into horror this Halloween season? Entry-level thrills by Shirley Jackson, Victor LaValle and T. Kingfisher are a good place to start.

Lowcountry 6-year-old reads over 100 books in one month

A young student in Colleton County is proving that taking the time to read – especially during long school breaks – is fundamental in helping to retain knowledge and prevent regression in academics. Kylee Ayer,

10 Best Books To Learn The History of Gaming

Through firsthand accounts, in-depth research, and insightful analysis, these books give a huge understanding of the forces that have shaped the world of video games. Reggie Fils-Aimé’s Disrupting the Game: From the Bronx to the Top of Nintendo offers …

Learning from Japanese picture books (16) Barubaru-san

(This is Part 16 of “Learning from Japanese picture books” series, which introduces recommended Japanese picture books, along with related terms and culture that foreigners living in Japan may find useful. Most titles can be found in bookstores or libraries