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Carla Hayden loved a children’s book. Did it contribute to her firing?

In 1946, an award-winning author wrote one of the first children’s books about racism. The main character was a young African American girl, a Girl Scout Brownie with pigtails. Carla Hayden, a Baltimorean and former librarian of Congress fired by President …

‘Becoming’: An exhibition that brought together 130 years of Indian children’s book art

In the charming picture book Nani’s Walk to the Park, little Venki is eager to get to the park. But Nani has other plans – she wants to take the scenic route, making several stops along the way. Venki doesn’t mind the slow route to the park, but he soon …

Carla Hayden loved a children’s book. Did it contribute to her firing?

A Danish Groundhog Day or tales of millennial angst… What should win next week’s International Booker?

What unites the books on the shortlist for this year’s International Booker prize? Brevity, for one thing: five of the six are under 200 pages, and half barely pass 100. They are works of precision and idiosyncrasy that don’t need space to make a big …

'I've read 100 books in 2025 and there are five you should read now'

Reading is one of my favourite activities – and there is little I adore more than getting lost in someone else's world. I really don't mind which genres I read, as long as it grips me from the get-go, and I want to keep turning the pages. There…

I've read 5,000 books – these are the 10 best novels ever written

As a self-confessed bookworm, and someone who rarely watches TV, I read anything up to five books a week, and sometimes even more. By my reckoning, I’ve read at least 5,000 books since I was a teenager. I read fast and tend to gulp down everything by an …

‘Had I poisoned my children?’ How a widow’s grief sent her spiralling into delusion

Mary Ann Kenny first met her husband in 2000, at a conference in Dundee. “It was a coup de foudre – ‘a bolt of lightning’,” the 60-year-old languages lecturer says with a smile. “We had finally found what had taken both of us a very long time to find.” …

A slow boat to happiness: our family holiday on Wiltshire’s Kennet and Avon canal

I’m on the towpath of the Kennet and Avon canal, a loaf of freshly baked sourdough bread in one hand and a bag of pungently oozing local cheese in the other. As I turn the corner near Trowbridge in Wiltshire, I brace myself. Ahead is our hired-for-the-week …

Latest News | Ex-racer Karun Chandhok Book Breaks Down the World of Formula 1 for Young Readers

New Delhi, May 18 (PTI) From pointing out that it takes 11,000 parts to build a Formula 1 car, offering glimpses from the track to exploring rivalries between racers, a new children's book by former Grand Prix driver-turned-commentator Karun Chandhok …

Best books to read on Lord Shiva for spiritual enlightenment

Book Review News Lord Shiva, the Adi Yogi and supreme deity of transformation, embodies the essence of spiritual wisdom and enlightenment. For those seeking a deeper connection with Shiva’s teachings, reading books on Shaivism, meditation, and his divine …

Winsford author launches first book inspired by walks with her children

Agata Stadnik, who lives in Winsford, has released Walking to School Adventure – a charming picture book that transforms an ordinary morning walk into a delightful adventure. And it’s timed perfectly to coincide with Walk To School Week, which starts …

The Ballater family whose cuddly bear helped thousands of children accept their stoma

Jenny Gow’s daughter Eilidh was just three years old when she underwent life-changing surgery to have a stoma fitted. It was a frightening and confusing time; not just for the toddler, but for the entire family. “We were told the stoma would make her well, …

Out West Books offers stories influenced by famous authors

Each week as part of SunLit — The Sun’s literature section — we feature staff recommendations from book stores across Colorado. This week, the staff from Out West Books in Grand Junction recommends three novels featuring stories in which characters’ lives …

My Little Library Initiative 2025 launches for children in Donegal

All children in Donegal who are starting primary school in September are being invited to visit their local library to pick up a free book bag and take the opportunity to join the library. Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, T.D., …

Family-run nursery 'everybody knows' celebrates 100 years

Former pupils of a thriving school community are invited to take a trip down memory lane and step back into their old classrooms for a special centenary celebration. Streatham House Nursery, a cherished nursery in Blundellsands, is celebrating 100 years of …

Fun With Kids: Monstrous Fun! at The Arts House, Little Sifa, Tales Of The Playground picture books

Join free and ticketed activities at the Monstrous Fun! literary arts programme from May 30 to June 1.PHOTOS: ARTS HOUSE LIMITED SINGAPORE – Make family time all the more special with these ideas and activities. Monstrous Fun! at The Arts House Calling …

‘Hamilton’ author brings unique perspectives on Mark Twain’s businesses and family in new biography

One of the most eagerly awaited books of the year, Ron Chernow’s new biography of Mark Twain covers all aspects of the life of the most famous American writer of his time. The book, released on March 13 through Penguin Press, is bursting with fresh …

Bursting with color: New photography book presents a pre-Katrina New Orleans

“Neutral Ground: New Orleans 1990-2005” by William Greiner, University of New Orleans Press, 96 pages. Photographer William Greiner’s new collection, “Neutral Ground,” is four decades in the making. Shot in Greiner’s hometown between 1990 and 2005, the …

Parents fume as 'graphic' sex education book appears in lesson plan for six-year-olds

A Birmingham headteacher has pulled a book which was due to be used in lessons with six-year-olds amid parents' anger over "graphic" images of sexual positions. Mums and dads spotted Mummy Laid an Egg, by Babette Cole, on a reading list for …

Houzeo Launches Enhanced Homebuyer Platform Across North Dakota

Home buyers across the Peace Garden State can now find their dream home on Houzeo, schedule a tour, and submit offers. FARGO, ND, UNITED STATES, May 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Houzeo, America’s #1 home selling website and app, is now …

Mississippi Homebuyers Can Now Access Houzeo's Cutting-Edge Homebuyer Tools

Home buyers across the Hospitality State can now find their dream home on Houzeo, schedule a tour, and submit offers. JACKSON, MS, UNITED STATES, May 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Houzeo, America’s #1 home selling website and app, is now …

Houzeo Rolls Out New Buyer Platform for Rhode Island Homebuyers

Home buyers across the Ocean State can now find their dream home on Houzeo, schedule a tour, and submit offers. PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, May 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Houzeo, America’s #1 home selling website and app, is now launching …

Bitcoin Solaris Unveils Hybrid Consensus Architecture Ahead of Nova App Mining Launch

TALLINN, Estonia, May 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitcoin Solaris is officially unveiling its advanced hybrid consensus architecture, purpose-built to support fast, decentralized applications with user-integrated mining and sub-2-second finality. This …

Christine Lagarde: Interview with La Tribune Dimanche

18 May 2025 The new US President’s first 100 days in office have been a period of economic and financial chaos. What’s the best response to all of this chaos and disruption? President Trump taking office changed the state of play in three key areas at once …

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ZA Miner-Bild MIDDLESEX, Vereinigtes Königreich, May 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Als Reaktion auf das wachsende Interesse am Mining digitaler Vermögenswerte hat ZA Miner eine optimierte Infrastruktur eingeführt, die Nutzern zugängliche und sichere …

Thousands of Small Businesses Face Potential Tax Refund Loss Under New U.S. Congressional Tax Bill

Tax Advocacy Group Prepares to Engage U.S. Congress on Behalf of Small & Mid Sized Companies (SME's) WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A controversial provision in the U.S. Congressional "Big …

Houzeo Enters Indiana with Cutting-Edge Homebuyer Platform

Home buyers across the Hoosier State can now find their dream home on Houzeo, schedule a tour, and submit offers. INDIANAPOLIS, IN, UNITED STATES, May 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Houzeo, America’s #1 home selling website and app, is now launching its …

Protection Tax Outlines Compliance-Based Review Process

Protection Tax’s process centers on IRS compliance, hardship scoring, and evidence, ensuring eligibility and outcomes are based on law, not online commentary. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, May 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Protection Tax …

Greywolfe CEO Ron Earley to Headline Oxford Keynote on the Future of AI and E-Commerce

How Machine Learning Is Reshaping Operational Strategy and Financial Freedom for the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs OXFORD, United Kingdom, May 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ron Earley, Founder and CEO of Greywolfe Investing, will deliver a featured …

Dillard’s, Inc. Announces $0.25 Cash Dividend

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dillard’s, Inc. (DDS-NYSE) (the “Company” or “Dillard’s”) announced that the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.25 per share on the Class A and Class B Common Stock of the Company. The …

$HAREHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Continues To Investigate The Merger – PRA, KRON, AXL, SWTX

NEW YORK, May 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Monteverde & Associates PC (the “M&A Class Action Firm”), has recovered millions of dollars for shareholders and is recognized as a Top 50 Firm in the 2024 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report. We …

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XRP News: XenDex Set To Reveal Its First DEX Version While Presale Nears End, Buy $XDX As XRP Price Goes Up

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