18-year-old creates children’s book to raise awareness of hunger By Jana MackinNewsroom@DominionPost.com There’s an elephant in the room at Hannah Marie Povroznik’s house: Mella, a blue elephant who struggles with […]
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Preston County publisher to hold virtual book festival
Headline Books holds first virtual book conference TERRA ALTA — In response to the coronavirus pandemic, local publisher Headline Books is holding its first virtual book festival and conference. The […]
WVU to celebrate Isaac Asimov in virtual symposium
Features multiple speakers from other universities Newsroom@DominionPost.com To celebrate the work of science-fiction author Isaac Asimov and the West Virginia University Libraries’ Isaac Asimov Collection, the university will host the […]
AmeriCorps volunteer donates books
Courtesy of Darla Shaffer, each kindergartener took home a mini-library TERRA ALTA — Children in Lisa DeWitt’s kindergarten class at East Preston each received a mini-library. AmeriCorps volunteer Darla Shaffer […]
Veteran’s 2nd novel looks at war ’s effect
Coming home from war can be rough, especially for Vietnam veterans. West Virginia author John Brown’s second book, “Augie’s World,” is dedicated to those who suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder […]
Bookseller offers personalized picks
Furloughed from her job a couple of months ago, Carlie Tomlinson had the idea of selling books online, but with a personalized twist. In addition to selling books to customers […]
Children eligible for books monthly
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library sends free reading material to kids While very few of us are actually traveling these days, a fun adventure may be available right inside your own […]
Racism explained through multiple sources
The Dominion Post has compiled read, watch and listen lists, based on recommendations from multiple sources — including the WVU Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Cassie Rattray (@radicallove.co.uk on […]
Kingwood Public Library to reopen Monday
KINGWOOD — The Kingwood Public Library will reopen Monday. The library will be open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday and resume normal hours after that. According to the staff, many precautions […]
The power of reading: Appalachian Prison Ministries hosts book wrapping session
A good book is freeing. A good book is liberating. And the words, ideas, observations and narratives contained therein can set any soul to soaring — no matter one’s physical […]
