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Childhood literacy is the cornerstone of a child’s academic and personal development. It shapes their ability to learn, think critically, and engage with the world. Studies show that children who are read to regularly are more likely to develop strong…
The Dutch Foundation for Literature is the public fund for literature in Dutch, Frisian, Papiamento’s and Dutch Sign Language. The Letters Fund is one of the six cultural funds funded by the State. The fund wants to contribute to a…
Preparations are in full swing for the highly anticipated Reading Festival in Sint Maarten, a collaborative effort between Stichting Biblionef Nederland, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport, the Sint Maarten Library, Help Our Children Foundation, and the University…
Andrew Carnegie was born poor in 1835 in Dunfermline, Scotland. He went to a school set up by a philanthropist, and was encouraged by his uncle to read and memorise poems and historical stories. His parents emigrated to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,…
Talking about transformative books with fellow Biblionef volunteers, I couldn’t think of just one. How could that be? I love books and have been a voracious reader since I was young. Which book made the biggest impact on me? Which…
