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Scribd, launched as a simple way to publish any kind of written content on the web; keeping reading alive in the 21st century. Changing the way the world reads, Scribd brings together the best books, audiobooks, and journalism to help readers become their best selves.
Scribd Core Values
*People: We're an eclectic group of readers, thinkers, and makers based in San Francisco – and we believe that everyone brings something to the table.
*Learning: Our readers are on a mission to become their best selves, and so are we. We’re not afraid to take risks because we know that — win or lose — we’ll learn from them.
*Craftsmanship: We want to bring readers exactly what they’re looking for,
and if we do our job right, we’ll bring it to them before they even know they’re looking for it.
'Curiosity is available to everyone.'
So, Stay Curious, reading has no limits; there’s always something new to discover.
Research indicates that kids who live in homes where books are plentiful benefit from the mere presence of books. The fact that books are there has a lasting positive effect on our kids—on the way they think about home, how they see themselves, and the role they see books playing in their lives.
The presence of books in the home has a greater influence on a childs level of education than does the parents income, nationality, or level of education. A 20-year study shows how investing in books can make a big difference. Included: Highlights of the study.
Citation: Ellen R. Delisio via Education World
Despite the challenge of growing up in tough areas with few resources, thousands of inner city kids manage to excel academically. But even some students who seem to thrive early on run a significant risk of faltering on their quest for college degrees or the elite jobs they once envisioned. So what’s the deciding factor behind kids who meet their potential and those who wind up falling short?
Citation: Alana Semuels via The Atlantic
Keep Books for Your Kid in Every Room of Your House
'I’ve realized there’s no reason books should be confined to one lonely corner. Families that value reading keep baskets of books all over the place—in the living room, near the patio door and, yes, even the bathroom.'— Michelle Woo
Scribd, launched as a simple way to publish any kind of written content on the web; keeping reading alive in the 21st century. Changing the way the world reads, Scribd brings together the best books, audiobooks, and journalism to help readers become their best selves.
Scribd Core Values
*People: We're an eclectic group of readers, thinkers, and makers based in San Francisco – and we believe that everyone brings something to the table.
*Learning: Our readers are on a mission to become their best selves, and so are we. We’re not afraid to take risks because we know that — win or lose — we’ll learn from them.
*Craftsmanship: We want to bring readers exactly what they’re looking for,
and if we do our job right, we’ll bring it to them before they even know they’re looking for it.
'Curiosity is available to everyone.'
So, Stay Curious, reading has no limits; there’s always something new to discover.
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Research indicates that kids who live in homes where books are plentiful benefit from the mere presence of books. The fact that books are there has a lasting positive effect on our kids—on the way they think about home, how they see themselves, and the role they see books playing in their lives.
The presence of books in the home has a greater influence on a childs level of education than does the parents income, nationality, or level of education. A 20-year study shows how investing in books can make a big difference. Included: Highlights of the study.
Citation: Ellen R. Delisio via Education World
Despite the challenge of growing up in tough areas with few resources, thousands of inner city kids manage to excel academically. But even some students who seem to thrive early on run a significant risk of faltering on their quest for college degrees or the elite jobs they once envisioned. So what’s the deciding factor behind kids who meet their potential and those who wind up falling short?
Citation: Alana Semuels via The Atlantic
Keep Books for Your Kid in Every Room of Your House
'I’ve realized there’s no reason books should be confined to one lonely corner. Families that value reading keep baskets of books all over the place—in the living room, near the patio door and, yes, even the bathroom.'— Michelle Woo
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