Judith Kerr’s classic children’s book The Tiger Who Came To Tea is coming to the small screen. Channel 4 UK announced that it would be developing an animated retelling from the animators of the adaptation of We’re Going On A Bear Hunt which also aired on the network. Written by When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit and Mog the Forgetful Cat author, Judith Kerr, the book tells the story of a tiger who shows up at the home of a girl named Sophie. Since its publication in 1968, the book has become extremely popular. When writing the book, Kerr said …
Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale is even more popular and relevant than ever thanks to the critically acclaimed Hulu series of the same name, which is currently filming its third season. Now, Atwood is preparing a sequel more than thirty years after the original. In an exclusive interview with Entertainment Weekly, Atwood revealed the cover for The Testaments, the sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale that is unconnected to the current Hulu series. The new novel will focus on Offred’s journey after the events of the first novel and will be narrated by three female characters. Atwood also posted …
Not everyone can find the time to sit down and read a good book. Studies show that the number of non-readers is pretty big. According to the Pew Research Center, 24% or Americans admitted that they haven’t read a book either in whole or in part in 2018. These numbers are attributed to: Education – Americans with a high-school degree or less are five times as likely to report not having read a book. Adults with lower levels of education are also less likely to own smartphones or tablets, which are essential for e-reading. Money – Lower …
Ron Howard has found his next project. Deadline reported that the director of Solo: A Star Wars Story will direct an adaptation of J.D. Vance’s popular memoir Hillbilly Elegy. Image Via Wikipedia Vance writes about growing up in Middle America and the struggles his working-class family endured such as drug addiction and economic strain. The book received polarized reviews from different sides of the political spectrum but became a New York Times bestseller and was regarded as a key book in explaining the outcome of the 2016 election. Netflix will finance the film, with plans to have …
The seventh-in-line to the Swedish throne is now a published author. Princess Madeleine of Sweden revealed on Instagram the title of her new book Stella och hemligheten (Stella and the Secret). View this post on Instagram I’m very excited to finally share with you a book which will hopefully show children how important it is to stand up for themselves and to tell someone when something doesn’t feel right#worldchildhoodfoundation A post shared by Princess Madeleine of Sweden (@princess_madeleine_of_sweden) on Jan 28, 2019 at 5:58am PST The book was written in collaboration with longtime friend Karini …
