Jack London Biography
Source: Biography
In this biography, learn how Jack London’s adventurous life inspired his novels and stories.
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Holiday movies for kids feature compelling stories new and familiar
Source: The Washington Post
Stories rooted in different traditions, time periods, and experiences appeal to families this holiday season.
Why we’ll always be obsessed with – and afraid of – monsters
Source: The Conversation
Read one author’s take on our “age of fear” and the rise of the zombie.
The Benefits of Optimism Are Real
Source: The Atlantic
In this article, Emily Esfahani Smith examines two films, Silver Linings Playbook and Life of Pi, to delve into the relationship between optimism and resilience.
Ohio boy’s $20 investment in kindness yields big return
Source: CBS
Myles Eckert paid it forward with a $20 bill. His act of kindness led to many people wanting to repay him. Donations topped more than a quarter of a million dollars and led to the foundation of a charity for children who have lost parents to war.
Ukraine refugees: UK set to admit lone teenagers after rule change
Source: BBC
Meet Valya, a 17-year-old Ukrainian refugee who, after months of uncertainty, has finally been admitted into the UK.
The guitarist who saved hundreds of people on a sinking cruise liner
Source: BBC
Heroes can often come in unexpected forms. Read about how this musician’s act of courage prevented an accident from becoming a tragedy.
Andrée Geulen, rescuer of Jewish children in Belgium, dies at 100
Source: Washington Post
Read about how a teacher’s extraordinary love and courage left behind a legacy that continues to inspire and touch new generations.
Malorie Blackman’s ‘dynamic imaginary worlds’ win her the PEN Pinter prize
Source: The Guardian
Learn about this incredible author’s commitment to representation and justice through storytelling.
Creating Common Ground in Tense, Difficult Situations
Source: George W. Bush Institute
It can be hard to find common ground in a tense situation. Click here to read an interview with Chicago’s Superintendent of Police David Brown, who urges Americans involved in conflicts to really listen to each other, see past their differences, and work together in a spirit of collaboration.