Monday, November 29, 2010

Anniversaries - Louisa May Alcott and C.S. Lewis

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On this day in 1832 Louisa May Alcott was born. Louisa May was an American novelist who is best known for her novel Little Women , which is ...

Anniversaries - Louisa May Alcott and C.S. Lewis

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On this day in 1832 Louisa May Alcott was born. Louisa May was an American novelist who is best known for her novel Little Women , which is ...
Friday, November 26, 2010

Poetry Friday - A review of Soup for Breakfast

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This Friday I have a review of a book that is full of poems that are unique and often deliciously funny.  Soup for breakfast Calef Brown Po...
Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving!

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I wish you all a very happy Thanksgiving

An interview with Andy Stanton, the creator of the Mr. Gum books

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Though Mr. Gum has not yet taken America by storm, he has become something of a celebrity with young readers in the U.K. Mr. Gum was created...
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Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Vote for Jumpstart!

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Here is a letter that I got from Jumpstart that I would like to share with you. Dear Marya, Our very good friends at MetLife Foundatio...
Monday, November 22, 2010

Bookish Calendar: The anniversary of Blackbeard's death

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On this day in 1718-  Edward Teach, who was better known as Blackbeard - was killed. Tired of being terrorized by Blackbeard and his men, t...
Friday, November 19, 2010

Poetry Friday - A review of Poems in Black and White

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At this time of year in Oregon, there is an abundance of brilliant color all around. There are the yellow, gold, and red leaves on the trees...
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Thursday, November 18, 2010

The winner of the 2010 National book Award for Young People's Literature is announced

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Mockingbird , written by Kathryn Erskine , is the winner of the  2010 National Book Award for Young People's Literature. Here is a summ...
Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Calling all Magic Tree House fans! There is a new website to explore.

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RANDOM HOUSE CHILDREN’S BOOKS LAUNCHES ALL-NEW MAGICTREEHOUSE.COM, THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE FOR THE BESTSELLING MAGIC TREE HOUSE SERIES Th...