This 11-Year-Old Girl Started A Project To Get More Diverse Books In Schools

“If you have something in common with the characters, you’ll always remember and learn a lesson from the book.” Marley Dias, an 11-year-old from New Jersey, was tired of only reading books with white male protagonists for school. Fox 29 / Via up.anv.bz "I was frustrated... in fifth grade where I wasn't reading [books with] a character that I could connect with," Dias told...

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This Stunning Harry Potter Coloring Book Exists And You'll Want To Buy It ASAP

Accio colored pencils. Tired of waiting for the Fantastic Beasts movie to come out? Warner Bros. Pictures Well, this should tide you over: the official Harry Potter Magical Creatures Coloring Book. You can buy it here ($9.59). HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s16) It features...

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21 Tumblr Posts That Actually Make "Game Of Thrones" Funny

On a scale from one to Sansa Stark, how much do you regret your childhood crush? This film poster, which hurts our souls. Something all of us would like to do, especially after the S5 finale. imgur.com This heartfelt Valentine's card. This heartbreaking Taylor Swift/Stark family duet. View Entire List ...

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19 Ways To Make A Next-Level Reading Nook

Everybody needs a nook. This is Mara. Mara is the queen of reading nooks. Her Instagram is just one long feed of book porn, all housed in the most adorable nook you will ~ever~ see. We got in touch and asked her to talk us through how to make the perfect reading space. Here's what she recommended. Instagram: @bookmarauder You can't have too many cushions. "Pillows are the...

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18 Lol-Worthy Tumblr Posts About Books

BAE: Books Are Everything This DEEP AF realization: poorlytimedboner.tumblr.com These 100% accurate truths about reading: rumputsantoso.tumblr.com This proof that evidently nothing is sacred: mememaster.tumblr.com This excellent idea that needs to be a real invention ASAP: sneadly.tumblr.com View Entire List ...

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Which Is Better: "Harry Potter" Or "Game Of Thrones"?

Let’s settle this once and for all. Harry Potter and Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire) are two of the most beloved series out there, and for good reason. Warner Bros. Both are filled with unforgettable characters and fantastic storytelling. HBO Not to mention incredible world-building and engaging plots. Warner Bros. And despite the magical or fantasy elements in...

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22 Confessions From People Who Write Erotica

“I’m turned on by…people using my words to get themselves off.” View Video › whisper.sh View Video › whisper.sh View Video › whisper.sh View Video › whisper.sh View Entire List ...

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This Artist Creates Police Sketches Of Famous Literary Characters

“In the world of crime and law enforcement the witness identification is the most unreliable part. If you transfer that onto the world of literature, we all have our own biases and impressions and we bring that to the story.” Brian J. Davis, a Brooklyn-based digital artist and filmmaker, admits that he is "obsessed" with artwork that isn’t traditionally considered art. View Video › facebook.com /...

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