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Books 4 years ago

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Jakarta makes bid for UNESCO titles in literature

Jakarta is seeking international accolades to brand itself as a city with deep appreciation for literature and the publishing world, but readers and publishers have suggested administrators get a reality check.

Books 5 years ago

Yemen's mini-libraries: 'A candle in the dark'

The idea for the "Yemen Reads" campaign is simple -- to establish mini-libraries across the city where people can borrow books for free,

Parents 5 years ago

Want to boost your child's reading and writing skills? Give audiobooks a try

A new report by the UK's National Literacy Trust suggests that audiobooks have the potential to be a key resource for children's literacy and wellbeing.

Lifestyle 5 years ago

Celebrity book-reading campaigns raise money during pandemic

A long list of celebrities has participated in COVID-19 fundraising efforts, including campaigns focused on reading stories to children through digital platforms.

World 5 years ago

Three killed after man goes on stabbing spree in British town's park, police say

Three people were killed and another three seriously injured when a man went on a stabbing spree in a park in the southern English town of Reading on Saturday, though police said they were not currently treating the incident as terrorism.

Books 5 years ago

9 Indonesian book translations to read on World Book Day

Here are several books by Indonesian authors that have been translated into English, for those who wish to enrich their reading palette.

Parents 5 years ago

Reading a good book each day could boost kids’ academic performance

A new European research has found that reading high-quality books daily could boost a child’s academic performance.

Books 6 years ago

Malang festival promotes literacy with mobile book market

Held for the second time after it was introduced in Yogyakarta in March, the event displays over 8,000 titles; all on offer with a discount of up to 80 percent.

City 6 years ago

Bekasi students memorize Quran verses for places in schools

A student candidate with skills for memorizing the first to the 10th juz (chapters of the Quran) would be given 100 points. Meanwhile, people who can memorize from the first to the 30th juz would be given 300 points.

Science & Tech 6 years ago

Twitter education gives students low literature scores, study shows

A study has found that students who study literature through Twitter have a lower comprehension score than students who use traditional learning methods.