Ah, 2014, we hardly knew ye. It seems like just yesterday that we…
- …shared some Textbook Tips for students attempting to not break the bank during textbook season.
- …announced that we were going to Zambia to visit nonprofit partners having a huge impact on literacy in Africa… and then we did just that.
- …helped build a library in Guyana.
- …took a look at the provenance of an interesting rare book.
- …fell in love.
- …announced our literary theme park—although some of you were skeptical.
- …filled up bookshelves in Houston schools.
- …observed readers saving the planet.
- …contributed to a huge part of human history.
- …parted with our highest-selling book of all time.
- …hosted future business leaders from Africa at our warehouse.
- …awarded LEAP Grants.
- …doubled book donations.
- …enjoyed a bit of literary/artistic humor.
- …kept our eyes on the literacy prize.
- …reminded you about book censorship.
- …gave away books at the mall like every year!
Feel free to post your literary memories of 2014 here in the comments. What did you read that made you cry / mad / hopeful / inspired / smarter? What are you looking forward to—literarily speaking—in the year to come?
