Category: History and Holidays

  • The Intriguing History of Paperback Books

    It all began with a penguin in a zoo. Read more about the history of paperback books!

  • Celebrating Russian Authors on Russian Language Day

    You may know that 193 countries make-up the United Nations (UN), but did you know that there are 6 official languages for the UN? Arabic, Chinese, English, Spanish, French, and Russian are the official languages. This means all official UN documents and announcements are available in each language. In 2010,…

  • Peace Officers Memorial Day

    Today’s blog is written by author John Cagle. Cagle is the former Chief Deputy of the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office and was a Special Agent with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. He is a member of the Peace Officers Association of Georgia. On October 1, 1962, President John F. Kennedy…

  • 5 Books Before the Fireworks

    Read these 5 books to learn about America’s history before you enjoy the fireworks.