Wikisource facts for kids
Wikisource is a special online library run by Wikimedia. Its main goal is to create a huge collection of source texts that are free for everyone to use. Think of it as a giant digital bookshelf filled with books, documents, and other writings from history, all available for free. Many of these texts are also translated into different languages, so more people can read them.
How Wikisource Started
Wikisource began its journey on November 24, 2003. At first, it had a different name: "Project Sourceberg." This name was a fun nod to Project Gutenberg, which is another famous project that makes books available online for free. The first web address, or URL, for Project Sourceberg was http://sources.wikipedia.org.
Soon after, on December 6, 2003, people involved in the project decided to change its name to "Wikisource." However, it took a little longer for the website to move to its new, easier-to-remember address, http://wikisource.org. This move finally happened on July 23, 2004. Since then, Wikisource has grown into a massive library, preserving important texts for future generations.
- Visit the English Wikisource website
- Explore the main portal for all Wikisource languages
Images for kids
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The original Wikisource logo, showing an iceberg.
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This picture shows the "Proofread Page" tool in action. You can see the original scanned text on one side and the typed text on the other, making it easy to check for mistakes.
See Also
You can also find information about Wikisource in other languages, like this article for kids in Spanish: Wikisource para niños.
