Springtime brings with it a celebration that unites the globe: International Children’s Book Day. Originating in 1967, this cherished tradition is primarily celebrated by schools and libraries, which each year a wide range of creative programs are put in place to spark a passion for reading among young minds. For them, books serve as an …
Imagine: You’re curled up in your reading nook with an inviting novel. As you become engrossed in the story, imagination takes centre stage. You’re transported to another realm, swept up in the delight of the story, and reality fades away. That is the essence of “Elysian.”
Empowering conversations and deep understanding, the Human Library invites people to become ‘books’ that open worlds of diverse perspectives. It challenges prejudices with every story shared.
Books, in their quiet, steadfast presence, invite us to explore worlds both far-reaching and intimately close. From the icy expanses of polar lands to the lush density of jungle trees, each book is a vessel, a train, a zoo, or a garden waiting to be discovered. As the captains of our own adventures, we chart …
We readers and linguaphiles often find ourselves pausing to appreciate a particularly beautiful word or phrase. We savor the feel of it in our mouths, rather like a gourmand at a five-star Michelin restaurant. We hold it up to the light to see the colors it reflects; we note it down to include in a …
Terry Pratchett’s remarkable works and timeless wisdom keep us coming back for more, a testament to his never-ending magic.
