Wired for Books
Encyclopedia
Wired for Books is an online educational project of the WOUB
Center for Public Media at Ohio University
in Athens, Ohio
. The website features author interviews, dramatic audio productions of classic literature, readings of poetry, short stories, lectures, essays, and children's literature.
Nearly 700 uncut audio author interviews conducted by Don Swaim
for his "Book Beat" show on CBS Radio
are available at Wired for Books in their entirety. Original unabridged audio productions of The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland, A Christmas Carol, and The Tragedy of Macbeth can be found at Wired for Books in streaming media. Poets, essayists, and fiction writers read their works, often with commentary. Kids' Corner, the children's section of Wired for Books, features the stories of Beatrix Potter
and other classic stories for children.
The website was awarded the 1999 Streamers WebSage Award from Real Networks for the best educational use of streaming media. Education World gives Wired for Books an A+.
Wired for Books was chosen in 2006 by the National Endowment for the Humanities
as one of the best online sites for education in the humanities. The 2006 Program of the Year Award was presented to Wired for Books by eTech Ohio as part of the Ohio Public Broadcasting Awards for Radio.
Wired for Books was featured in PC Magazine's column, "Best of the Internet" in the November 20, 2007 issue.
Created and produced by David Kurz, Wired for Books was launched on May 25, 1997.
Ohio University
Ohio University is a public university located in the Midwestern United States in Athens, Ohio, situated on an campus...
Center for Public Media at Ohio University
Ohio University
Ohio University is a public university located in the Midwestern United States in Athens, Ohio, situated on an campus...
in Athens, Ohio
Athens, Ohio
Athens is the largest city in, and the county seat of, Athens County, Ohio, United States. It is located along the Hocking River in the southeastern part of Ohio. A historic college town, Athens is home to Ohio University and is the principal city of the Athens, Ohio Micropolitan Statistical Area. ...
. The website features author interviews, dramatic audio productions of classic literature, readings of poetry, short stories, lectures, essays, and children's literature.
Nearly 700 uncut audio author interviews conducted by Don Swaim
Don Swaim
Don Swaim is an American journalist and broadcaster.Born in Kansas, Swaim earned a degree in broadcast journalism from Ohio University and worked as editor, writer, producer, reporter and anchor at WCBS in New York and CBS in Baltimore....
for his "Book Beat" show on CBS Radio
CBS Radio
CBS Radio, Inc., formerly known as Infinity Broadcasting Corporation, is one of the largest owners and operators of radio stations in the United States, third behind main rival Clear Channel Communications and Cumulus Media. CBS Radio owns around 130 radio stations across the country...
are available at Wired for Books in their entirety. Original unabridged audio productions of The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland, A Christmas Carol, and The Tragedy of Macbeth can be found at Wired for Books in streaming media. Poets, essayists, and fiction writers read their works, often with commentary. Kids' Corner, the children's section of Wired for Books, features the stories of Beatrix Potter
Beatrix Potter
Helen Beatrix Potter was an English author, illustrator, natural scientist and conservationist best known for her imaginative children’s books featuring animals such as those in The Tale of Peter Rabbit which celebrated the British landscape and country life.Born into a privileged Unitarian...
and other classic stories for children.
The website was awarded the 1999 Streamers WebSage Award from Real Networks for the best educational use of streaming media. Education World gives Wired for Books an A+.
Wired for Books was chosen in 2006 by the National Endowment for the Humanities
National Endowment for the Humanities
The National Endowment for the Humanities is an independent federal agency of the United States established by the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965 dedicated to supporting research, education, preservation, and public programs in the humanities. The NEH is located at...
as one of the best online sites for education in the humanities. The 2006 Program of the Year Award was presented to Wired for Books by eTech Ohio as part of the Ohio Public Broadcasting Awards for Radio.
Wired for Books was featured in PC Magazine's column, "Best of the Internet" in the November 20, 2007 issue.
Created and produced by David Kurz, Wired for Books was launched on May 25, 1997.