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Publishers Weekly, an international news website of book publishing and bookselling, selected the Raven as this year's best bookstore out of five finalists.
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A 2020 survey of parents with children under age 18 had 49% saying their kids listen to audiobooks.
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White families have a tendency to avoid tough racial conversations by teaching colorblindness or by failing to intervene when witnessing racist behavior—habits that reinforce racism in American culture.
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Banned Book Week is an annual celebration meant to highlight intellectual freedom and freedom of expression, but some say the content crosses a line.
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A good read can also reveal a path for starting over.
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Small businesses are looking for quality workers, but one in five may be closing their doors for good, and books that could inspire personal change in 2021.
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Kansas is remaking its tactic for making kids into readers, and emphasizing screening to catch those who fall behind.
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As the year winds down, we look at young adult titles to keep you entertained during the colder months.
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New Kansas City Children's Literature Museum Uses Pandemic Shutdown To Give Artists Creative LicenseThe Rabbit Hole, an immersive museum dedicated to children's literature, won't open until 2021. The focus now is on building a team of designers, fabricators and artists to create scenes and characters.
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As educators work to overcome new challenges — like virtual learning with kindergartners — Kansas City Public Schools is debuting a new daily educational TV show.
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One teacher's approach to educating kindergartners remotely, Kansas City Public Schools debuts a new television show, and why the stock market is looking up when the economy feels down.
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A lot of folks have more time on their hands these days, and that gives them more time to read than they may have had in years.