Due to our busy work schedules, we cannot travel to several countries that we have on our bucket list. Indonesia is one country that is on everyone's bucket list for its rich culture and beautiful locales. However, books can also help people in exploring countries and cultures well. Therefore, here … [Read more...]
These Tar Heels didn’t wait to graduate UNC to become published authors
UNC is no stranger to students with literary prowess — just look at former Daily Tar Heel editor Thomas Wolfe, who wrote several books including the notable “Look Homeward, Angel.” But current students are also creating their own attempts at the great American novel. "Fragmented … [Read more...]
10 books by brilliant women around the world
Good books need no borders! To celebrate International Women’s Day, Sarra Manning selects ten books by awesome women from around the world. APPLE & KNIFE BY INTAN PARAMADITHA Apple and Knife With the spotlight on Indonesian literature at this year’s London Book Fair, Apple And Knife is … [Read more...]
Starting a Reading Culture through Interactive Reading Activities
Do you remember when you first started to love reading? YLAI believes, in an effort to encourage the love of reading, children should be made interested to read first. In other words, children should fall in love in reading at the first sight. For that reason, teachers and parents should start by … [Read more...]
Reading Indonesia: 30 Books That Will Help You Understand the Southeast Asian Giant
As part of our Jakarta Globe Reading Club's "Reading Indonesia" event on Saturday, Sept. 8, at Maxx Coffee in Lippo Mall Kemang, South Jakarta, we're publishing this list of 30 books on Indonesian history, politics, economy, culture and literature that might help you gain a deeper understanding … [Read more...]