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Paper Pen Pals
Summer may be over for another year but writing to new friends made at home or abroad during the long summer holiday has been a rite of passage for children and young people for generations. These days, however, correspondence is more likely to be an exchange of messages on social media than time spent chewing...Read MoreThe History Of Pop-Up Books And How They Can Encourage Reluctant Readers
There is something magical about a pop-up book. They help bring stories to life in a way that encourages young minds and hands to interact with the printed page. Pop-up books – also known as movable books – are particularly helpful in encouraging reluctant readers to find pleasure in opening the pages of a book....Read MoreThe Importance Of Paper-Based Materials In Education
Over the last 20 years or so, technology has infiltrated almost every facet of our lives. The expansion of broadband, smartphones and portable technology has changed how we communicate, how we access information and how we work and learn. While many of these changes are no doubt positive, there is growing evidence that this isn’t...Read MoreBooks Offer Best Form Of Escapism
A survey by the Publishers Association found reading to be more popular than going to the cinema or browsing social media, coming second only to watching TV. It has been revealed that more people plan to escape into books than go to the cinema this summer. This has been due to a new polling survey...Read MoreLatest Report Reveals Consumer Preference For Printed Materials Has Recovered Post Pandemic
Good news for print and paper as European consumer preference for printed materials has recovered significantly post-pandemic. Carried out every two years, the Two Sides Trend Tracker survey is one of the print and paper industry’s largest examining consumer preferences and perceptions of print, paper and paper-based packaging. This huge piece of research questions more...Read More5 Ways You Can Spread Kindness Using Paper
This month marks Mental Health Awareness Week and Mental Health Awareness Month, set up by the Mental Health Foundation to raise awareness and drive conversations relating to mental health. This year, the theme is ‘Anxiety’ and you are encouraged to be kind to yourself and each other, especially during a time when the world and...Read MoreWhy Generation Z Prefers Print Books
Young People Are Reading More And More Books In Print, Driving Sales And Shaping The Industry In the continued tussle between print books and e-readers, it seems print books are winning, especially in the eyes of the young. A new report by Pew Research has shown that Generation Z (Gen Z) – those born between...Read MorePenguin’s Book Vending Machine
When Did You Last Read A Book On The Train? Imagine sitting in a hushed train carriage where all that can be heard is the sound of the train on the tracks and the occasional rustle of paper as pages are turned. If you have been on a train lately, you will be aware of...Read MoreLibrary Initiatives Around The World
Have you ever spotted a little swap and shop library on a walk? From mobile libraries to books hidden in giant mushrooms, we’ve found some great reading initiatives from around the world. The Mobile Library, Stockholm Since 2016, the mobile library in Stockholm City has been popping up all over the city to meet people...Read MoreNational Novel Writing Month
This November, why not join hundreds of thousands of would-be, and actual, novelists around the world participating in National Novel Writing Month? If like many of us, you have always felt you’ve got a best-seller lurking somewhere inside, then this November could be the time to finally put pen to paper. The concept of National...Read MoreUniversity Starter Pack – The Paper Edition
It’s that time of year again. Bags are being packed, timetables decided, and courses have been chosen. To help you sift through the chaos, here are 7 essential paper-based tips and tricks to help see you through your first year. 1. Lists It’s not all about partying, studying, and meeting new people. University means that...Read MoreALDI’s Summer Reading Initiative
Supermarket giant, ALDI, launched a campaign to get British children reading during their summer break. To do this, Aldi are giving away over 100,000 books, published by Macmillan Children’s Books, to children. The charity ‘Magic Breakfast', which provides free breakfasts to school children in disadvantaged areas, will support the distribution of books countrywide. The Facts...Read MoreStudy Reveals That People Prefer Paper Books Over E-Readers
A new report has confirmed the increasing popularity of physical books over e-readers – especially on holiday where paper is the ideal companion. So how was your holiday? Go anywhere nice? Lots of sun? Hopefully, you have managed to get a summer break and are now dealing with the barrage of questions about your holiday....Read MoreWondering What Book To Read Next?
Whether you’re an avid reader or someone who would like to read more, deciding what book to read next can be a challenge, particularly when you consider the overwhelming choice of titles available. Back in 2010, Google Books did a count of the number of books that had been published since the invention of the...Read MoreWhen Was The Last Time You Read A Printed Magazine?
It may come as a surprise in this digital age, but about 52% of British adults still read printed magazines. And it’s not a generational thing either as a reported 7 out of 10 millennials read printed magazines for leisure and entertainment. So, in an age when digital screens dominate, and we seemingly have all...Read MorePopular Book Genres Around The World
Books have been teaching and inspiring people for hundreds of years, so World Book Day is more than a well-deserved celebration. To honour the day, ‘Study in Switzerland' has done some in-depth research into the most popular book genres worldwide. In the world of literature, there are many different types of books. Diverse genres cater...Read MoreWORLD BOOK DAY – 3rd March 2022
Created by UNESCO on 23 April 1995, World Book Day is a celebration of books, authors and illustrators. Its ultimate aim is to encourage children and young people to discover the pleasure of reading. Over 100 countries around the world mark World Book Day each year. Why Reading For Pleasure Is Important Numerous studies have...Read MoreCreate Your Own Comic Book
Comic books are accessible for everyone of all backgrounds and your comic book can be whatever you make of it. Comic books tell a variety of stories in multiple genres, from the daily life of a lasagna loving cat to superheroes battling villains to save the world, from space pirates exploring the cosmos for intergalactic...Read MoreSettle Down With A Story This Book Lovers Day
Book Lovers Day, also referred to as National Book Lovers Day over in the U.S., is an unofficial holiday celebrated every year on August 9th. It’s a day for bibliophiles (book lovers) to celebrate reading and literature and encourages everyone to put down their smartphones or electronic devices and pick up a book instead. How...Read MoreHas The Pandemic Changed How To Access News And Information Forever?
Print media has seen a significant disruption during the coronavirus pandemic and there are signs of changing consumer relationships with news and print media. Familiarity with, and use of, online platforms has increased. Will the ending of lockdowns herald an opportunity for traditional printed news media to regain lost ground? A study, conducted by the...Read MoreBlind Date With A Book
The blind date with a book trend – also known as the don’t judge a book by its cover trend - has been a great source of fun and engagement for bookshops, libraries and even Etsy, for many years now. By helping people find their ideal book in this creative and mysterious manner, the trend...Read MoreReading Printed Materials Proven to Result in Better Literacy Outcomes
In a compelling report published this week, PISA, the OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment, affirms that students perform better when they read from printed materials rather than digital devices. This research sends a clear signal to parents and education providers that more must be done to safeguard reading in print for the future of education. Overall,...Read MoreChildren’s Book Week Spring 2021
The 102nd annual Children’s Book Week takes place for two weeks of 2021. The first week takes place in Spring between May 3rd - 9th and the second in November, 8th - 14th. This year’s theme is Reading is a Superpower! Originating from the belief that children’s books and literacy are life changing, the Children’s...Read MoreThe National Literacy Trust share reading tips for children
The National Literacy Trust have created some summer reading tips for families. They teamed up with Puffin to ask children about their reading during lock-down. Here are their 5 top tips to keep your children reading… Make time for reading Children said that time away from school and social activities during lockdown has given them…
Read MoreThe perils of the paperless classroom
In recent years, technology has transformed many aspects of education and brought ingenious new methods of teaching which have offered students simple and effective study tools. Many have revolutionised the classroom, but nothing yet has come close to replacing the humble pen and paper.
Read More5 Tips for a Digital Detox
Screen time has become so prevalent in the day to day of our lives, so much so that most of us keep our devices within arm’s reach most of the time. Through a few easy steps we can wean ourselves off from the habit and start to enjoy our lives away from the digital realms. Here are our top 5 tips for a digital detox.
Read MoreLack of local newspapers hits hard
Closures of print editions of local newspapers are affecting some people so much they are ringing up their local MP for news. So why are local newspapers so important and what can be done to save them? Every month, a large number of elderly people ring their local MP. But while most of them call…
Read More15 tips to get back into reading
Losing that love for reading can happen to avid and casual readers alike. Fortunately, we have compiled fifteen of the best tips for getting back on track with your reading list.
Read MoreWhy print is essential for the future of education
A four-year project examining the results of 54 research studies with 170,000 people has concluded that print is vital for effective education.
Read MoreHow print could save your life
We examine the scientific evidence that shows how putting down your phone and picking up a print publication may help you live longer.
Read MoreWhy digital content could be bad news for the brain?
A steady diet of digital content is turning us into a world of skim-readers, which is bad news for our brains.
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