Studio Ghibli, based in Tokyo, Japan, is best known for animated feature films including Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle and Ponyo. Spirited Away won the 2003 Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. These are recommended readings for fans of Studio Ghibli Films. Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami The Ancient Magus Bride Vol.
“Books unite us. Books encourage boundless exploration and allow readers to spread their wings. Stories give flight to new ideas and perspectives. Reading—especially books that set us free—expands our worldview. Censorship, on the other hand, locks away our freedom and divides us from humanity in our own cages.” American Library Association https://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks Banned Book
When I was in 2nd grade at Olive Elementary, many, many years ago my teacher created a magically listening center. We would get to go into a cozy corner, choose a book and tape set, stick the cassette into the player, put on a giant pair of headphones and listen to the story. I loved
