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Chimamanda’s Lagos homecoming wasn’t just a book launch, it was a cultural moment

This was a remarkable event because it defied the tired cliché that Africans do not read.

The AI Company Of The Future

A fascinating new book reveals some exciting news about the future of AI.

(NAPSI)—Few people know it yet but in Silicon Valley, there’s a small company that may well reshape the future of technology, medicine, defense, and even how planes navigate the skies. …

BookTrib’s Bites: Four Must-Read Thrillers, Memoirs and More

(NewsUSA) - “Moscow Nights Return” by Beth H. MacyAfter years in semi-retirement, Cold War spy Elda Ainsworth is sent by the American government to extract her friend Korinna Federov, a Russian …

BookTrib’s Bites: Chill Out with These Four Scorching Summer Reads

(NewsUSA) - “Black Sun Rising” by Otho EskinWhen Washington, DC, homicide detective Marko Zorn's partner is murdered, his search for justice leads him deep into Black Sun, a violent neo-Nazi …

BookTrib’s Bites: Four Refreshing Summer Reads

(NewsUSA) - “Voices of the Civil War” by Barry RobbinsStep into the hearts and minds of those who lived through America's darkest chapter with "Voices of the Civil War", a groundbreaking work …

Ready for summer? How to find the perfect beach read

(BPT) - Summer is all about recreation, relaxation — and diving into stories that transport you into another world. To help you get into beach mode, Disney Books offers exciting titles perfect …

New book honors 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian refugees arriving in WA

Fifty years ago, Washington welcomed the first of thousands of Southeast Asian refugees fleeing war and conflict in their home countries. A new book captures 15 stories of first-generation refugees and their descendants and how they rebuilt their lives in Washington state. “New Land: Southeast Asian Refugees Finding Home in Washington” touches upon topics such […]

BookTrib’s Bites: Four Reads to Fire Up Your Summer

(NewsUSA) - “Mothers of Fate” by Lynne HugoAfter constructing a new life for herself after an affair with her married boss, Deana Wilkes is ready to make things right and meet the son she was …

Looking For the Perfect Father's Day Gift? Disney Publishing Has a Great Book to Celebrate Every Dad

(BPT) - Does your dad love to cook? Is your dad a Marvel or Star Wars fan? Looking for a gift for a new dad? Disney publishing has the perfect gift for every dad.For the chef:From the oven to the …

Wildly Exciting New Adventure Series About A Heroic Girl And Her Wolf

(NAPSI)— Into The Wild by Anh Do—comedian, artist, internationally best-selling Australian author with over a million copies sold—is the first book in the Wolf Girl series, a thrilling new …

BookTrib’s Bites: Jump-Start Summer with These Four Exciting Reads

(NewsUSA) - “Silent Horizons" by Chad RobichauxIn this new military thriller, Foster Quinn is more than a former Force Recon Marine: he’s a husband, father, and faithful brother to his teammates. …

BookTrib’s Bites: Something for Everyone, from Self-Help to Historical Fiction and Beyond

(NewsUSA) - "Retirement Planning That Delivers" by Pete Bosse, PhD, CFPIt’s not unusual to fear the unknown when it comes to retirement, such as: What will I do with all my free time? What do I …

True crime with heart, A Second Shot delivers a thought-provoking twist.

A Second Shot Blends Riveting True Crime with Emotional Depth

(NAPSI)—In A Second Shot: The Pursuit of Justice in Maryland’s Oldest Cold Case Murder , Michael F. Weisberg, M.D. tells a deeply compelling story that transcends the true crime genre. At its …

From Alaska Capitol’s cafeteria, author and illustrator claims Pulitzer Prize

Tessa Hulls was making sandwiches in the Alaska Capitol when she learned she had won a Pulitzer Prize. Her book, “Feeding Ghosts,” is a nonfiction graphic novel that documents three generations of women in her family, starting with her grandmother, who was a journalist at the time of the Chinese Communist Revolution. It had already […]

BookTrib’s Bites: From Sci-Fi and Thrillers to Historical Reads

(NewsUSA) - “Writers of the Future Vol 41” by L. Ron HubbardStep into the extraordinary with an anthology that promises the unexpected, the thought-provoking and the unforgettable. Celebrating …

Not all children learn to read in the same way, but schools tend to adopt a single approach to literacy.

How do children learn to read? This literacy expert says ‘there are as many ways as there are students’

US schools are going all in on phonics, but research shows that approach won’t work for every child. A blended literacy strategy can get more students reading.

While learning to speak is an innate process, neuroscience research tells us that learning to read is not.

The Science of Reading—What Parents Should Know

(NAPSI)—Parents and teachers generally agree: Literacy is one of the cornerstones of educational fairness and crucial for lifelong success. Yet, according to the National Assessment of …

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