You can make glass in Minecraft by smelting blocks of sand, and combining the glass with other items can craft even more.

You can make paper in Minecraft and use it to craft books, maps, and even fireworks when combined with other material.

Tulare County teens, ages 13 to 19, are invited to read 100 books, from a list of 85 library selected titles and 15 of their own choosing.

For four years, Lisa Lucas has been championing American literature as executive director of the National Book Foundation.