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State of the Commons Feature: African Storybook Initiative
by Jennie Rose Halperin Uncategorized post![african storybook](https://creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/pratham_books.png)
On a continent where conventional publishing produces relatively few titles in African languages, the African Storybook initiative provides open access to thousands of picture storybooks for children’s literacy, enjoyment, and imagination.
Everything really is political
by Bianca Wylie Events post![ryan](https://creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/image33.jpg)
It was my first time at the global Creative Commons summit, and though I knew a bit about Creative Commons, this was my first adventure into meeting and learning from the community.
Meeting the Commons
by Lillian Rigling Events post![listening](https://creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/34217216461_38846de7ed_z.jpg)
As a Copyright and Digital Scholarship librarian, I spend a lot of time talking to people about the rights they have to the things they create, and as an active member of the open community, I often find myself encouraging others to apply Creative Commons licenses to their work.
Lively Discussions at the CC Summit Author Salon
by Andrew Richard Malcolm Events post![](https://creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/18278142_1514987988573695_2276593521238471025_o-1024x718.jpg)
With each question igniting long conversations, and the discussions ultimately illustrating shared objectives and processes behind the three books, we all walked away happy to have the lively dialogues recorded, if not on our computers, at least in our memories.
Creative Commons Summit 2017: Coming together as a community of gratitude and sharing
by Jennie Rose Halperin Events post![](https://creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/33973791120_0e70cb6274_z.jpg)
From April 28-30, nearly 400 commoners gathered in Toronto, Canada in support of the commons for three days of connecting, collaboration, and debate.
Mainstreaming OER in Latin America and The Caribbean
by Werner Westermann Open Education post![](https://creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/C10A4456_small-1024x601.jpg)
The fifth Regional OER Consultation for the Latin America and Caribbean region was held in Sao Paulo, Brazil on 3rd-4th April. The event was in preparation for the 2nd OER World Congress that will be held in Ljubljana, Slovenia in September of this year. The meeting was organized by the Commonwealth of Learning (COL), alongside partners UNESCO,…
Sharing a lost city: An innovative collaboration with re:3d and the New Palmyra project
by Jennie Rose Halperin Events, Open Access post![](https://creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/palmyra-print-792x1024.png)
Together with re:3d, an Austin-based 3D printing company, and the #NEWPALMYRA project, a community platform dedicated to the virtual remodeling and creative use of architecture from the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra, Creative Commons has produced a 200 pound, 7.5 feet tall 3D rendering of one of the Palmyra Tetrapylons.
Our biggest report yet: State of the Commons 2016
by Ryan Merkley About CC post![sotc-world](https://creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Screen-Shot-2017-04-19-at-1.48.22-PM-1024x463.png)
We are pleased to announce our annual State of the Commons report, which celebrates our global community of artists, archivists, and advocates working to further collaboration, creativity, and access to research and cultural heritage.
How Can The Commons Stay Relevant? Let’s Talk GLAM.
by Aleksandra Janus, Alicja Peszkowska, Stephen Wyber Events post![smk-blog-2](https://creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/smk-blog-2-1024x688.png)
Imagine a Vilhelm Hammershøi painting printed out and hung over your fireplace, a 3D printed sculpture in your garden, or maybe a party that mixes Spotify playlists with an opera singer performing romantic songs in front of the newly acquired Friedrich’s painting.
Meet CC: Voices from our Global Summit Scholarship Recipients
by Jennie Rose Halperin Events post![cc-summit](https://creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/cc_summit_logo_FINAL_AG_color-2-1024x632.png)
Creative Commons believes that providing pathways to participation is crucial to our goal of lighting up the commons and we’re proud to support so many participants from our Global Community.