Book Clubbing

One of the things that readers might wonder about the future of once the Oprah show is over is her famous book club.  But, book club faithfuls should have no fear, as Oprah plans to turn the book club into its own show on her new network OWN.  Oprah's book club has been pretty successful as far as book clubs go.  They are never going to be wildly popular in today's technology-driven society, but analysts say Oprah has given life to book clubs everywhere and actually increases readership.  These are both good outcomes that hopefully will continue into the future.

Reading Is Rad

Dr. Seuss would have celebrated his 107th birthday on Wednesday.  In honor of this, schools and communities across the nation have been/are sponsoring reading days.  Target is even sponsoring a Read Across America day with an in-store event this morning and various other activities on their website.

I think celebrating and emphasizing reading on the birthday of such a famous children's book author is a great way to inspire children.  With all the new technology in the world, kids could stand to pick up a book every once and awhile.  Reading is a fundamental skill, and I don't see it every going away even if the mediums it is presented in are changing.