By caftor, sourced from Adobe Stock. There is something special about the literature world that attracts people of all ages and backgrounds. Fiction is one of the most popular genres among readers, and it comes in various forms, including novels and short story digests. While they both belong to the same literary family, the differences between...
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Reading to Your Young Children: How it Pays Off in College
Reading is one of the most essential skills that kids need to learn. Developing literacy skills at a young age is a steppingstone towards a brighter and more prosperous future. In recent years, there has been a rise in the number of studies that show how impactful reading to young children can be in relation...
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Short Stories: A Healthy Habit for the Mind and Soul
Reading short stories is an activity that may seem like a guilty pleasure to some, but it is a surprisingly healthy habit for the mind and soul. Short stories are an excellent way to relax and unwind from a busy day or even to challenge yourself intellectually. In this blog post, I would like to...
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Bible Banned in Elementary and Middle Schools for Being Vulgar and Violent.
6-13-23 The AP is reporting that a Utah school district has been convinced by an unknown group or person to ban the bible because of scenes of violence and sexual content, like incest and rape. Someone has submitted a similar request against the Book of Mormon. The E-JSD is a reader-supported publication. To receive new...
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Writers and Publishing House Sue a Florida School District
5-30-23 The AP is reporting on May 17, 2023, that a writer’s group, PEN America and the publishing house, Penguin Random House, are suing the Escambia County School District and Board for “violating the First Amendment through the removal of 10 books from the library shelves.” The E-JSD is a reader-supported publication. To receive new...
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Author Self-Publishes Grief Book After Murder of Husband
5-11-2023 According to ParkRecord.com, as reported originally by the Associated Press, “Kouri Richins, 33, is accused of poisoning her husband with a lethal dose of fentanyl at their home in a small mountain town near Park City, according to charging documents.” The E-JSD is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work,...
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Oregon Mothers Pushing To Remove Books
Literature in the News 3-12-23 KGW8 reported on March 10th that in Clackamas County, Oregon, a group associated with the Oregon Moms Union is pushing for “the West Linn-Wilsonville School District” to ban eight books that some have called “porn.” The E-JSD is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider...
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