New York Times bestselling author Lisa See will be the special guest author at Fort Bend County Libraries’ virtual Book Fest, which takes place on Saturday, November 13, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. This online event will be live-streamed through Webex; it will NOT be in person. During the “Ask Me Anything with Lisa See” session from 3:00 to 4:00 pm, See will talk about the experiences she faced throughout her writing career, from her early efforts at writing to […]
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Friends Of George Memorial Library Host Fall Book Sale
The Friends of the George Memorial Library will host a Fall Book Sale on Saturday, November 6, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, at the front entrance of the library, located at 1001 Golfview in Richmond. People who love books, people who love bargains, and people who need to get rid of some spare change will find a lot in common at the book sale, where they will discover adult and children’s books, teen/Young Adult books, paperbacks in […]
South Texas Literacy Coalition Named 2021 Texas Center for the Book Literacy Award Winner
The Texas Center for the Book has announced that the South Texas Literacy Coalition is the recipient of the sixth annual Texas Center for the Book Literacy Award. This $2,000 award, which honors a qualified 501(c)(3) organization that has made outstanding contributions to increasing literacy in Texas, is modeled on the Library of Congress’ annual literacy awards. View a video about this year’s winner. Funded by the Texas Library and Archives Foundation, Inc., the 2021 Literacy Awards […]
Poets Laureate to Visit Big Bend Area to Celebrate Release of Award-Winning The National Parks: A Century of Grace Book Accompanied by Singer-Songwriter Lisa Carver
The Brewster County Tourism Council and Visit Big Bend welcomes Texas Poets Laureate Karla K. Morton and Alan Birkelbach with singer-songwriter Lisa Carver, as they present two programs in our area October 27-28 in celebration of the poets’ award-winning, historic book: “The National Parks: A Century of Grace.” Karla K. Morton was named Texas Poet Laureate in 2010 and is a member of the Texas Institute of Letters. With 15 poetry collections, Morton is the […]
5 Tips for Writing an Essay
Writing an essay is one of the most dreaded tasks in student life. Whether you have to write it for a class, IELTS scholarship, or contest, students worldwide become overwhelmed with it. It is a project in itself as it takes time and research, however, custom writing service USA recommends some steps (shared below) which can make the process manageable and easy. Let’s get started: 5 Tips on Writing a Paper Effectively 1. Select a […]
Translating languages- Bridging the Differences
For centuries, Translation is serving the purpose of communication between people and bridging the gap. The ability to speak with people from various areas of the world opens up many avenues of opportunities. We can disseminate our products and ideas all over the world thanks to languages and Translation. We may learn about other cultures and communicate with them by using translated texts and communications. This highlights the importance of translation agencies like JK Translate […]
Everything About How to Get a Scholarship for University
Higher education is definitely expensive. It is not just paying for classes. Books, learning materials, dorms, or apartments require having sufficient funds. However, scholarships can greatly help with tuition fees. Most first-year students think about loans as the only option. Not every need-based financial aid can cover many expenses. Meanwhile, every year numerous scholarships just remain empty, as students simply do not know about them. There are different types of grants that you can get […]
How To Enjoy A Weekend By Giving Wings To Your Creativity
Creativity has different meanings for different people. For some, it can be reading or writing a book or a blog; for others, it can be cooking or creating a painting. In a busy schedule, one does not magically get the time to be creative, but one has to make time for it and the weekend vibes provide the perfect getaway for it. Here are a few ways with which you can give wings to your […]
Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Business and Professional Division to Host Informative Event “The Story We Tell Ourselves” with Speaker Rob Cross
Wednesday, September 22, 2021 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Business and Professional Division will host an informative event, “The Story We Tell Ourselves” with speaker, independent film maker, and author, Rob Cross. This session, moderated by King Banerjee, FBCC Business & Professional Division Chair, will be held Wednesday, September 22, 2021 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at the chamber office. This event is generously sponsored by Spartan Wealth Management. Join us as […]
Getting A Degree Online: How To Do It Safely And Properly
If you’re looking to earn your degree online, there are a few things that you need to keep in mind. Online students need to find the right online school and program so they can get an education while also being able to work full-time. There are many online schools out there, but not all of them offer the same benefits or have the same level of academic rigor as others do. Find out more about […]