To Kill A Mockingbird Will Become A Graphic Novel – 5 Things We Know To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee will be getting a new lease on life, this time as a graphic novel set to be released in 2018. The book is arguably one of the most popular novels in American publishing history, having sold over 40 million copies and translated into 40 languages. According to a report in the Guardian, the … Read More
The Amazing World Of Dr. Seuss Museum Opens In Springfield, MA With stories like “The Cat in the Hat,” “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas,” “Green Eggs and Ham,” and “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!,” Dr. Seuss has sparked the love for reading for generations through his crafty and humorous plots, playful rhymes and his brilliant sense of imagination and art. On June 3, the Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum opened … Read More
PROFILE: Children’s Book Author Excel Dyquiangco In an exclusive writer’s profile on Pilipinas Popcorn, Filipino children’s book author Excel Dyquiangco shares some pointers on how to write for children. By sharing his own experience as a writer, he gives tips on how to come up with story ideas and how to hone one’s craft. That same sense of storytelling carries over into how children learn in … Read More
Hero Info: Who is Ragman? Here’s someone the fans have been enjoying quite a bit of lately: Ragman. His appearance on Arrow Season 5 is definitely a welcome surprise, especially as he’s technically a lesser-known superhero in the DC universe. Who is he, and what does? Well you’re about to find out. Ragman was created by writer Robert Kanigher and artist Joe Kubert, and there … Read More
Man Booker Prize 2016: Paul Beatty First American To Win For ‘The Sellout’ American author Paul Beatty won the prestigious Man Booker Prize 2016 for his novel “The Sellout.” He is also the first non-British writer to receive to the prize of £50,000. Up until three years ago, the Prize only considered British authors. According to The Guardian, the rule change allowed writers like Paul Beatty to join. Since then, the Man Booker … Read More
‘The Alchemist’: NY Times Best Seller, A Review Paolo Coelho is an all-time bestselling Portuguese language author. His novel, “The Alchemist” has been translated to 80 languages and has sold over 65 million copies. On Sunday, September 18, it celebrates its 8th year in the New York Times Best Sellers list. Coelho even went on Twitter to celebrate his book’s success. 2 more weeks to 8 YEARS in the … Read More
The Life-Changing Lessons from “When Life Gives You Tangerines” That Will Make You Appreciate Life More