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Updated - June 19, 2024 10:18 am IST Published - June 18, 2024 11:33 am IST (This story is part of The Hindu on Books newsletter that comes to you...

1. Introduction Since William Rueckert coined the term “ecocriticism” in his essay “Literature and Ecology: An Experiment in Ecocriticism” (Rueckert, 1978), this analytical perspective has developed in a multitude of...

A pop-up shop featuring the Harry Potter series will be held at this year's Beijing International Book Fair through Wednesday to June 23. The 30th Beijing International Book Fair is...

IBBY urges ‘all global leaders to work together on behalf of the children of Gaza,’ in a careful, thoughtful, non-accusatory statement. A December 2021 drone image of Gaza City’s Al-Rimal,...

BENGALURU: Faith – a simple word that represents entire worlds for different people. Faith is what leads us to worship, pray, and believe in something that roots us. There are...

The summer solstice approaches, June 21st, the longest day of the year. In Ireland anyway. What’s happening in the rest of the world? Solstice: The Longest, Shortest Day by Jen...

Publisher Tin House Books Two parents stand by powerlessly as their only child seems intent on destroying herself. As the mother―a novelist―attempts to understand her daughter, she finds herself revisiting...

As more Native-authored books enter the market, children have more opportunity to experience diverse and fact-based representations of Native culture.“Today, parents can reach for books by Native writers and illustrators...

Logos Hope, the world’s largest floating book fair is currently docked at the V&A Waterfront. The 132,50 m vessel houses about 350 crew members from more than 60 countries. Publishers...

Exciting news is soaring through the children’s book world as award-winning author Joni Franks partners with Young Dragons to republish her cherished “Corky Tails” series and introduce new stories to...