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The Library of Congress' National Book Festival takes place on August 22. Can't make it in person? Be sure to check out the online options.... Read More The post Library of Congress National Book Festival! appeared first on This Book is Banned .
The more that you read, the more things that you'll know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go. This aphorism may come from Dr. Seuss, but the wisdom it contains isn't just for kids. ... Read More The post Aphorisms and Idioms: The More That You Read… The More Places You’ll Go appeared first on This Book is Banned .
Abibliophobia. It means the fear of running out of things to read. Do you suffer from this frightful word? ... Read More The post This Week’s Fun & Fancy Word: Abibliophobia! appeared first on This Book is Banned .
Stories are more than just characters and plot. They’re a collaboration between author, reader, and culture, sometimes contradictory and always symbolic. To understand them, you can’t just look at the surface—you need to dig through every layer.... Read More The post Novels are Like Layer Cake – Be Sure to Get Every Bite. appeared first on This Book is Banned .
Jack of all trades. What does Shakespeare have to do with this phrase.? It isn't one he invented. So, what is the Shakespearean connection? ... Read More The post Aphorisms and Idioms: Jack Of All Trades appeared first on This Book is Banned .
Contronyms can either be fun or frustrating. They're words that have contradictory meanings depending on the context. Check out a few here.... Read More The post This Week’s Fun & Fancy Word: Contronym! appeared first on This Book is Banned .
Books aren’t just meant to entertain us. They help us see from new perspectives. So take a second to think. Then read on here. ... Read More The post We May Read For Entertainment, But Literature Isn’t Written Just To Entertain Us appeared first on This Book is Banned .
There’s a saying that “you only become old when you stop learning.” While often intended metaphorically, there are real biological benefits to maintaining a lifestyle of curiosity. So learn more and keep your brain young. ... Read More The post Aphorisms And Idioms: Anyone Who Stops Learning Is Old appeared first on This Book is Banned .
Autodidact. If your curiosity brought you to this post, then you’re already well on your way to becoming one! Can you guess what it means? ... Read More The post This Week’s Fun & Fancy Word: Autodidact! appeared first on This Book is Banned .
There have been more than 10,000 book challenges since 2021. Here are some tools for fighting book bans, and a few ways to resist censorship.... Read More The post Fight Book Bans: Tools For Fighting Book Bans and Resisting Censorship appeared first on This Book is Banned .
