Scientific Study Shows Growing Up in a Home With Books Is Good For You November 6, 2018 – Posted in: Blog, Inspiration, Learning

Lifelong bibliophiles, rejoice! According to a new scientific study, growing up with books can have lasting benefits that begin early in life. All bibliophiles know that nothing beats a well-stocked home library. And, according to recent research, being surrounded by books isn’t just personally pleasing—it’s good for you, too! In “Scholarly culture: How books in adolescence enhance adult literacy, numeracy and technology skills in 31 societies,” Australian National University’s Dr. Joanna Sikora discusses the importance of access to reading materials…

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Why Children’s Books That Teach Diversity Are More Important Than Ever September 27, 2018 – Posted in: Blog, Inspiration, Learning

If you think back to your childhood, what sticks with you? For many people, it’s those cosy times when they were cuddled up with a parent or grandparent, being read a story. But bedtime stories aren’t just lovely endings to the day or a way to induce sleep, they are also a safe way to experience and discuss all sorts of feelings and situations. So even when children think they’re just being told about an…

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