Dear users,
Whether through J. M. Barrie’s Peter Pan, W. Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Nights Dream or the elves in J. R. R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Ring Series, fairies create magical moments in literature.
On the occasion of the International Fairy Day share your favorite magical moment in literature and send us your suggestions.
Sarah
Dear users,
Currently and until June 11, 8 pm Berlin time, you can watch a recording of The Old Vic’s performance of A Monster Calls – a story by Patrick Ness about suffering, isolation, self-awareness, family and growing up. The experience of one of London’s finest theatres is just one click away, enjoy!
Rico
Dear users,
Sometimes literature can help us come to grips with painful truths and hard times. Sometimes a story can make us see the perspective of another person and help us do the tiniest of steps in someone else’s shoes. One of the books that made me stop and think of my priveleged life is To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee from 1960 – both presenting the trap that is racism and at the same time showcasing the strength of people speaking up to it. If you are still looking for a summer read and so far have missed this classic, maybe now is the time to give it a try. If you prefer a more recent depiction, have a look at The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas from 2017.
For change to happen, we need to understand the need for change first. And if you have a literary story in mind that people should know of, help us spread the word and suggest it.
Stay safe,
Rico
Dear users,
Although current events have put climate change on the back burner, International Environment Day can still help reminding us about the importance of appreciating and saving our planet.
On this occasion share your favorite eco-critical sources, send us your suggestions and take a look at our entry Saving Tally for a heart-warming story about a little turtle that has a run-in with some trash floating in the ocean!
The editors
Dear users,
Our instagram account is now online and will keep you updated about recently added texts and media, new features and blog posts.
Follow us and stay tuned,
The editors
Dear users,
If you are looking for hints of literature in ‘real life’ outside the boundaries of book covers, you may have come across ‘Towel Day‘ – a wondrous realm and tradition of book lovers: Every May 25, readers all around the globe carry a towl with them in praise of Douglas Adam’s The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (1978). It serves as a reminder that reading not only has the power to lift your mood, but also to calm your thoughts. “Don’t panic”, keep calm and read on.
Rico
Dear users,
We proudly announce, that Lit4School hosts over 100 texts for the EFL classroom. Thank you for your patience, suggestions, and participation that made our network grow.
We will continue to add new texts, media, and features soon.
Stay tuned, updated and safe.
The editors
Lit4School is a free database for literature and media in the EFL classroom. This open education resource is currently being set up at the Zentrum für Lehrerbildung und Schulforschung at Leipzig University. Over the next couple of weeks and months we will be adding new features, texts and media to offer you the best user experience and support in preparing your classes. Stay tuned!
To help us grow, feel free to share your experiences, feedback and needs with us. If you have any suggestion for a literary text, film or other media, that you already use in the EFL classroom, please contact us.
For now, we hope you enjoy browsing. We wish you lots of new impressions and inspirations in teaching, learning and researching with Lit4School.
The editors