Do you know what makes me happy? The feeling of the sun on the back of my neck, lazy Sunday afternoon barbeques and the laughter of my children. And a really good book. All of that and more is achieved in Deborah Johnson’s The Secret of Magic. Her phrasing is impeccable and her characters are […]
The Orange County RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program is seeking older adult volunteers who want to help students to improve their reading skills. Tutor training will be available on Tuesday, September 9, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for new and returning RSVP volunteers serving the Orange County Schools. The training will take place at the […]
At NewsOne, we believe that the child who reads is the child who leads. In keeping with that idea, we decided this summer to take…
Your local barbershop probably consists of TVs broadcasting ESPN, animated banter on almost any subject and music to match the vibe of the shop. The…
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Author Kwame Alexander knows the importance of reading comprehension, but he also knows how important it is to relate to children. Alexander founded Book in a…
SMART Academy is an academic enrichment program that ensures that “Students Maximize Academic Resources through Technology.” Led by certified Wake County Public School System teachers, the Academy’s iSTREAM curriculum uses Project-Based Learning to foster student innovation in science, technology, reading, engineering, arts and math. The Academy offers year-round programs designed to develop the 21st Century […]
A press junket is when actors and other relevant personnel are required to sit in a room and have a couple dozen or more interviewers…
Terry McMillan is in a good place. The 61-year-old best-selling author just moved from Northern to Southern California and her son, Solomon, is now a…
Patrick Oliver traces his success back to this scene: As a little boy in his home in the projects of Little Rock, he shared the…
The Orange County RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program is seeking older adult volunteers who want to help students to improve their reading skills. Tutor training will be available on Thursday, September 12, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The training will take place at 1914 New Hope Church Road in Chapel Hill, which is the annex […]
Wake Libraries encourages people to continue their summer reading in July at the regional libraries with several reading programs. Visit wakegov.com/libraries/events and enter the event title in the search box on the left side of the screen for specific information. All programs are free, but registration is required. Book Bites Librarians will lead group book […]
