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Tag: You Are What You Read

A book should be a ball of light: A “My Bookprint” post

By Megan on March 8th, 2012

Hey everyone! I’m Megan, the new digital communications producer for the Scholastic Corp Comms team. I’ll be working on some of Scholastic’s literacy initiatives, social media, and writing for OOM, so I thought it would be appropriate tomore… full post

Let’s Read Across America!

By Morgan on March 2nd, 2012

Today is Read Across America Day — a day the world celebrates the birthday of Dr. Seuss. We often talk about how books are universal, and can inspire connections across countries and cultures. Dr. Seuss is an author who exemplifies that, havingmore… full post

Celebrating with Henry Winkler: A Bookprint and more

By Anne on March 1st, 2012

Making it through the winter months can be daunting sometimes can’t it?  Especially this winter as the weather toys with your emotions: maybe it’s cold, maybe it’s warm, maybe you’ll be slugging through the snow or drenched in rain, youmore… full post

My life binding: A “My Bookprint” guest post

By Guest Blogger on February 15th, 2012

Our new intern, Christopher Shedlock, recently created his Bookprint on You Are What You Read — and it’s full of favorites that you probably love yourself! Which titles would you choose for your own Bookprint? We know it’s hard, but it’s also funmore… full post

Which books shaped the lives of today’s best-selling romance authors?

By Ivy on February 14th, 2012

In honor of Valentine’s Day we have a special romance novel quiz for our readers!  Who shall win? Who shall fail? Take the quiz  to see who shall prevail…. 1. Name 5 books that have influenced YA author Meg Cabot. (Hint: Meg wrote themore… full post

Justin Tuck is a champion on and off the field

By Guest Blogger on February 6th, 2012

Whether you were ecstatic or disheartened by the results of the Super Bowl last night, one thing is for certain. NFL players are true athletes and champions. No matter how many times they go out on the field, the players always strive to do theirmore… full post

Guess which books influenced Kristen Bell, Mark Teixeira, Dav Pilkey and more!

By Ivy on January 26th, 2012

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Celebrating A.A. Milne after 130 years

By Ivy on January 18th, 2012

“Promise me you’ll never forget me because if I thought you would, I’d never leave.”- A.A. Milne from Winnie the Pooh Today is author A.A. Milne’s birthday. If you don’t recognize his name, I am sure you’ll recognize the loveable charactersmore… full post

Holiday cards and thank you notes, oh my!

By Anne on December 21st, 2011

You’ve made your lists, you’ve checked them twice and you’re almost there – the holiday season finish line!  But wait, did you send out your holiday cards?! The custom of holiday cards is just one more reason that this is a special time of year asmore… full post

8 Simple and Meaningful Ways to Give Back this Holiday

By Ivy on December 20th, 2011

Forget that last-minute trip to the mall and take a break from countless hours of online shopping. If you really want to give a meaningful gift this holiday or if you want to celebrate a cause that you believe in, take a look at OOM’s Holiday Giftmore… full post