When something makes its way into the public domain, anyone can read it, share it, watch it, or perform it without obtaining permission. That’s excellent news for Wonderland lovers, as the Alice stories are in the public domain. What about Carroll’s other works? Most Lewis Carroll works are now in the public domain. His most…
When it comes to beloved children’s stories, few can compete with the charm of Beatrix Potter’s stories, which feature classic characters like Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck, and Squirrel Nutkin. The many good characteristics of these children’s books make others want to use them in their own stories. But do these beloved characters have copyrighted protection?…
Harry Potterbooks have catapulted J. K. Rowling into stardom like no other writer. Rowling’s created some of the most memorable characters and magic spells, but we don’t often think about the laborious process of writing and coming up with the material. So, how did J. K. Rowling learn to write such complex books? J.K. Rowling…
The Grinch, a villainous green beast created by Dr. Seuss, is the protagonist of How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, a children’s book published in 1957. He’s still popular today. But why did the grinch become so famous? The Grinch became famous because he’s a character in a story that delivers messages of kindness. Compared to…
Charlotte’s Web is one of the most popular children’s books. It’s also lived by kids’ writers like Kate DiCamillo, who also wrote a foreword for a later edition. It’s filled with memorable characters and lines that get stuck in our brains. Some of the most famous lines from Charlotte’s Web deal with the strong friendship…
Theodor Seuss Geisel, more well-known by his pen name Dr. Seuss, is one of the most prolific and popular children’s book writers of all time. He wrote and illustrated dozens of books over nearly sixty years. Many of Dr. Seuss’ books are still widely read and loved today, including The Cat in the Hat (1957),…
