How can parents offset the effects of social distancing? Make a child’s world bigger again: Read stories from around the world.

At Worldreader we are determined to fight gender inequity in all areas of life, including the world of sports. Recently, we have added the Women in Sports Collection to our free online library. This set of  25 books aims to deconstruct gender stereotypes, emphasize the benefits of physical activity, and inspire young women and girls around the world to participate in sport.

This time of year, on Thanksgiving, many of us are reflecting on all the things that we are grateful for. Whether it’s our health, our friends, having a home, safety and security, or the ability to read. And it’s no wonder it feels so good. Research has shown that actively practicing gratitude boosts happiness and fosters both physical and psychological health. For ourselves, and those around us.

It is about time for children’s literature to be inclusive. Publishers like Lantana Publishing are spearheading the way.

Children all around the world have been touched by the virus. Its lasting effects will remain present  – both physically and in our collective minds – for years to come. How can we help our children stay resilient and navigate these changes?

We’ve put together a list of adventure books that we think will help transport you to faraway places – right from the safety of your home.

Here are some free e-books about the Sustainable Development Goals to inform and inspire your child.

The Big Potential with Big Data Development practitioners and funders are increasingly interested in deriving insights from large data-sets (commonly termed “Big Data”). Every day, people around the globe who access Worldreader on their phones generate 1M rows of data. These data can help Worldreader improve our collections and create a better experience for our … Continue Reading →

When we look back at what titles our mobile readers were enjoying in 2017, we see that once again romance outpaced all other genres across our markets—just like it did in 2015 and 2016. But we’re also seeing something new.   These 5 books were among the top 30 titles read across all our geographies: … Continue Reading →

This report by Brookings details where and how quality education has scaled in low- and middle-income countries, featuring Worldreader as a case study.