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Potted Potter: New Las Vegas Show Reenacts All 7 Harry Potter Books in 70 Minutes
A new parody show in Las Vegas is reenacting all seven Harry Potter books in less time than it takes to even watch one of the films.
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10 Facts About Dr. Seuss’s Oh, The Places You’ll Go!
Like square caps and billowing gowns, Dr. Seuss's 'Oh, the Places You’ll Go!' has become synonymous with graduation ceremonies.
J.K. Rowling Had Planned for Hermione to Have a Sister in the Harry Potter Books
Fans likely missed a possible meaning behind Hermione’s words when she told Harry Potter and Ron Weasley, “Nobody in my family’s magic at all.”
15 Facts About The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Eric Carle's bright, beloved children's classic about an insatiable caterpillar has been collecting awards—and fans—since it was first published in 1969.
Harry Potter Named the Most Inspirational Children’s Book Character
Harry Potter beat out Hermione Granger, Mary Poppins, and Matilda for the title of most inspirational character in children's literature.
Isaac Hempstead Wright Says Bran's Fate in Game of Thrones Was George R.R. Martin's Plan
'Game of Thrones' star Isaac Hempstead Wright says that while the series' ending shocked many viewers, it came straight from George R.R. Martin himself.
The Home That Inspired Peter Pan Is Reopening as Scotland's National Centre for Children's Literature and Storytelling
The gardens at Moat Brae House in Scotland inspired J.M. Barrie to create Peter Pan's Neverland. Now, the property is a children's center and free library.
The Three Simple Words Stephen Fry Couldn’t Say While Recording the Harry Potter Audiobooks
Stephen Fry, the man who narrated all 11 Harry Potter audiobooks, couldn't get past one simple phrase without stuttering.
The Reason Kids Like Hearing the Same Bedtime Story, Over and Over Again
Reading the same story again and again might exasperate parents, but it's got proven benefits for their child.
A 17th-Century Book With a Hidden Compartment for Poison Is Selling for $11,000
The miniature apothecary lab has a shelf for bottles and drawers labelled with the names of various poisonous plants.
11 Facts About John James Audubon
John James Audubon didn't establish the Audubon Society, but he did create of America's most iconic works of natural history, 'The Birds of America.' He also had controversial views about vultures.
The Best Ways to Get Kids to Love Books, According to Children's Laureates
There's no one simple trick for getting kids to love books, but making sure they see you reading is the best place to start.
Scholar Claims the Voynich Manuscript Is Written in a 'Proto-Romance' Language
A UK scholar claims the Voynich manuscript isn't written in code, but in an extinct language. Other experts aren't so sure.
Read George R.R. Martin's Original Game of Thrones Outline
The author's initial plan for his 'A Song of Ice and Fire' books was very different from the story we've come to love in print and on TV.
Kids Visiting These Pediatricians Get Free Books With Every Check-Up
The benefits of reading books to kids early in their lives are clear, and now more pediatricians are equipping families with the tools to do so.
Norman Mailer's MoonFire: The Epic Journey of Apollo 11 Is Getting a Special 50th Anniversary Release from TASCHEN
This July will mark the 50th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 moon landing. TASCHEN's book contains rare photos from NASA, magazine archives, and private collections.
This Cincinnati Library Is Lending Help to the Homeless
The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County wants to be a force in the community. It welcomes the homeless for shelter, resources, and a helping hand.
59 Dead Game of Thrones TV Characters Who Are Still Alive in the Books
George R.R. Martin may have a reputation for killing off characters, but let’s not downplay the homicidal tendencies of 'Game of Thrones' showrunners D.B. Weiss and Davis Benioff.
Library of Congress Has Digitized 100 Rare and Classic Children’s Books
Early versions of 'Humpty Dumpty,' 'Red Riding Hood,' 'The Secret Garden,' and 'The Story of the Three Little Pigs' are just a few of the titles that can now be read online for free.
Harry Potter Fans Can Now Spend the Night in a Cottage Modeled After Hagrid's Hut
The home of Hogwarts groundskeeper Rubeus Hagrid inspired the design of a vacation cottage in North Yorkshire, England.
Fire Destroys Parts of Ashdown Forest, the Woods That Inspired Winnie the Pooh
Ashdown Forest in Sussex, UK, the real-life place A.A. Milne used as inspiration for the Hundred Acre Wood in 'Winnie the Pooh,' caught fire on April 28.
A 400-Year-Old Bible Stolen From Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Library Has Been Recovered in the Netherlands
The rare Bible was one of hundreds of items that were stolen in an alleged inside job that spanned decades.
A Game of Thrones Line Hinted That Cersei's Valonqar Prophecy Might Come True
Fortune teller Maggy the Frog once warned Cersei that her "little brother" would be her undoing. Now the question is: Which little brother did she mean?
This Book Subscription Service Gets Its "Literary Matchmakers" to Hand-Pick the Perfect Book For You
Just share some information about your favorite books and authors, and Page 1 will find the perfect title to send you each month.