Reading Fiction Can Help Combat Obesity

In case you needed another reason to write books for kids, here comes some fascinating news:

Researchers at Duke University Medical Center tracked 81 clinically obese girls, ages 9 to 13, and found that 35 percent of the children managed to reduce their body mass index (BMI) when given a book to read about an overweight girl who helps herself to get healthier.

Read the whole story here: http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6719309.html

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What Does Apple's iPad Mean for Writers?

When Steve Jobs and his crew at Apple set out to change the technological landscape, they usually succeed. That's why it's absolutely vital that all writers pay close attention to their new "tablet", the iPad.

This could be the gizmo that changes everything about the way newspapers, magazines and books -- yes, even children's books -- are experienced.

I've found some links that will help you understand what this potentially game-changing product is about. The more you know now, the better positioned you'll be for the future.

Here you go:




What It Looks Like to Read a Book on the Apple iPad - Video:

http://i.gizmodo.com/5458329/what-it-looks-like-to-read-a-book-on-the-apple-ipad-+-video

Apple's iPad: What book lovers need to know:

http://shelf-life.ew.com/2010/01/27/all-you-need-to-know-about-apples-ipad/

Apple iPad: Books, Magazines, Movies and Music:

http://i.gizmodo.com/5458263/apple-ipad-books-magazines-movies-and-music

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