- by Associated Press
When Suzanne Collins’ “Mockingjay” was published a decade ago, Books of Wonder owner Peter Glassman put on a show: a late-night celebration for hundreds at his Manhattan store, with jugglers, costumes, a trivia wheel, cupcakes with the “Mockingjay” logo and a rare public reading from Collins herself.
- by Associated Press
Barack and Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey have joined the ranks of famous Chicagoans who are reading children’s books in videos posted online by the Chicago Public Library to engage families during the coronavirus pandemic.
- by Republica
Are you worried that your children are getting bored and kind of depressed due to the current lock down situation? Then, how about letting your kids listen to fun stories online, where professionals such as teachers, writers, journalists and more come live on Storytime in Nepal's Facebook page at 3 pm.
- by Agencies
"Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" is the second stage production after Martin McDonagh's "Hangmen" that won't be returning on Broadway when it reopens post the coronavirus outbreak.
- by Sangita Shrestha
There were days when small kids used to follow fireflies and get mesmerized by their twinkling light. However, due to urbanization and light pollution, it is a rare sight to find fireflies flying freely in the city. No matter how tiny they are, fireflies always illuminate light on their path and created a delight in the environment.
- by Republica
Novice author Durga Karki has launched her first book ‘Kumari Prasanaharu’ at ‘R’ Sala, Kalikasthan on Friday. The United Kingdom's Ambassador to Nepal Nicola Pollitt, journalist Amit Dhakal and author herself jointly launched the book.
- by RSS
The World Nepali Literature Festival is going to be held in Dhangadhi, the capital of Sudur Paschim State, from February 26 to March 3.
- by Kiran Lama
Police arrested students during their protest at Singha Durbar, Kathmandu on Sunday afternoon.
- by Republica
There are not many women IT professionals in Nepal and the tech industry is currently dominated by men. Girls still encounter challenges in the industry.
- by Republica
The book is a compilation of her thoughts written in verses that deal with various emotions like longing, stress, anxiety, etc that a teenager faces while growing up.
- by Republica
Publication Nepalaya starts 2020 with a new set of leadership. Both the executive positions linked to editorial and management is now to be headed by a capable women team. According to a press statement issued by Nepalaya management will be headed by Saijan Maskey and Editorial will be led by Bhushita Vasistha
- by Agencies
Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar recalled the work by legendary Urdu-Persian poet Mirza Ghalib, saying that the famous poet has not left any aspect of life and emotion which he has not mentioned in his poetry.
- by Associated Press
J K Rowling is facing widespread criticism from the transgender community and other activists after tweeting support for a researcher who lost her job for stating that people cannot change their biological sex.
- by Republica
The first day of the eighth edition of IME Nepal Literature Festival saw a considerable footfall despite turbulent weather conditions on Friday in Pokhara.
- by Republica
The eighth edition of IME Nepal Literature Festival (NLF), organized by the Bookworm Foundation and Random Readers’ Society, is all ready to mesmerize the Lake City of Pokhara from December 13 to 16.
- by RSS
Five books have been shortlisted for the ' Badalbhitrako Gham Puraskar' a literary prize institutionalised by the Shami Literary Foundation.
- by Agencies
Actor Raveena Tandon is making foray into the digital space as a writer. Raveena will also produce these projects, four in total, for her home banner, AA Films.
- by Associated Press
Michelle Obama marked one year since publication of her best-selling memoir at a book signing in the nation’s capital Monday. “It’s so good to meet you,” the former first lady told patrons as she signed copies of “Becoming” at a Washington, D.C., bookstore.
- by RSS
Anchal Sahityakala Punja – an organization of women creative writers – has unveiled a list of literary figures to be awarded and honored this year.
- by Republica
Renowned Nepali litterateur Bal Krishna Sama (center) in this undated photograph.