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Children's book goes viral on TikTok, 40 years after being self-published

Children's book goes viral on TikTok, 40 years after being self-published

Summary

A children’s book called "The Weighty Word Book," written over 40 years ago by English professors, became popular again after a video about it went viral on TikTok. Because of this viral attention, the book sold more copies in one week than it had in almost 20 years.

Key Facts

  • The book is titled "The Weighty Word Book."
  • It was written by English professors at the University of Colorado.
  • The book was self-published more than 40 years ago.
  • A video about the book became popular on TikTok recently.
  • The viral video caused a sudden increase in sales.
  • The book sold more in one week than it had in nearly two decades.
  • The story was shared by CBS News reporter Tony Dokoupil.
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