We live under the shadow of a giant question mark. Who are we? Where do we come from? Whither are we bound? Slowly, but with persistent courage, we have been pushing this question mark further and further towards that distant line, beyond the horizon, where we hope to find our answer. The winner of the first Newbery Medal in 1922 was “The Story of Mankind” by Hendrick Willem van Loon. It is a book about the origins and rise of mankind and tells all about history. Now, this book has been updated since its original release in 1921. It includes … Continue reading →