08 Friday Apr 2011
Posted in Literacy News
Book news …Teenagers should read more if they want a top job.
That’s according to a new study out today by Oxford University.
It’s found there’s a clear link between reading for pleasure and gaining a top flying career.
The research also found activities such as sports, playing a musical instrument or computer games though, make no difference to a person’s career.
Tom Needham
08 Friday Apr 2011
Posted in Poetry
Denny Bradbury, the author of Denagerie of Poems has been speaking about the process of creating her poetry, her hero Thomas Hardy and inspirations behind what she writes…
07 Thursday Apr 2011
Posted in Literacy News
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Readers and book-worms could soon get a new experience.
A company is hoping to give readers access to a library of content to be streamed to their computer or mobile.
24symbols has around ten thousand testers who have signed up to check out some books.
The website will allow users to read and browse books for free, as long as they put up with adverts or they can pay to read with no adverts.
Denny Bradbury likes the idea of reading books online – “A traditional medium such as books now being accessible on the web opens up a host of possibilities for the reader…what ever next?! “
07 Thursday Apr 2011
Posted in fairytales, Literacy News
Classic fairytale Little Red Riding Hood has been given the Hollywood treatment and is to premier in London tonight.
The update of the childrens tale is said to have been given a sense horror with the help of Twighlight director Catherine Hardwicke.
Mamma Mia star Amanda Seyfried takes the roll of Red Riding Hood.
Denny Bradbury a writer of fairytales has said, “Its a great idea to give such an old tale a contemporary reboot. Anything like this that gets people interested in old myths or legends should be done more often.”
07 Thursday Apr 2011
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30 Days, 30 Poets, Denny Bradbury, National Poetry Month, Poetry, The Academy of American Poets, Writing
April is National Poetry Month in America and Canada. Hundreds of publishers, booksellers, libraries, schools and poets get together to promote poetry. Events this year include “A poem in my pocket” day and “30 poets in 30 days.”
Thousands of businesses and non-profit organisations participate through readings, book displays, workshops and other events.
The month long celebration was first introduced in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets which was inspired by the success of Woman’s History Month which was held in March.
Denny Bradbury supports the initiative, she says anything that encourages people to read and write poetry is a great thing.
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