Have you ever wondered what goes into creating a Pixar film? How do they come up with these story ideas, and how does the beginning of Up make you cry (at least a little bit) every time? Now you can learn from the best minds at Pixar, and it’s all online for free. Pixar has teamed up with online education provider Khan Academy to create “Pixar in a Box,” a video series that brings viewers into the world of movie making. Previously, they’ve covered aspects of what goes into their animation, but now they’re sharing their storytelling methods with all of …
Growing up, there were a few book series that I could not stop reading, even when my teachers would politely ask me to put the book away. One is Mary Pope Osbourne‘s fantastic children’s series Magic Tree House, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. With over 50 books, Osbourne has brought readers along for the ride of a life time. The series follows siblings Jack and Annie who discover a tree house filled with unusual books that can take them to the period of time the book takes place in. The two have visited the dinosaurs millions of …
When it comes to keeping warm in the last few weeks of winter, there’s nothing more we’d like to do than get under a pile of blankets and cozy up with a good read. But the cold weather doesn’t have to be so terrible all the time. Why not make the best of it? These artists certainly did when they transformed the ice and snow into bookish masterpieces. Here’s Buckbeak, looking majestic. Image courtesy of potterflaws.wordpress.com This direwolf gives a whole new meaning to “Winter is coming.” Image courtesy of The Inn at the Crossroads You’re a cold one, Mr. …
You may know Sarah Jessica Parker from her role as writer and fashionista, Carrie Bradshaw from the television series, Sex and the City. Parker herself has always been involved with the literary world by advocating for libraries and worldwide literacy, as well as being a part of a Presidential Task Force to implement more literature and drama into schools. Now she’s taking on a new role: curating lists for book clubs everywhere. Parker has teamed up with the American Library Association (ALA) to create Book Club Central, an online platform dedicated to providing content for book clubs and independent readers including lists, recommendations, …
There are two major rules to follow when it comes to the library. One, you must be quiet. And two, return the books you borrow on time. We get it, things happen and maybe you forgot to drop off the book that’s been sitting on your shelf for a few weeks. But what happens if you keep forgetting? When does it become too overdue? After awhile, is it okay to just forget about the whole thing? Recently, The Times Tribune reported that a man found a children’s book his father borrowed from their local Pennsylvania library in his basement. The stamped …
