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Thank you, Harry

July 8th, 2011 · Comments Off on Thank you, Harry · Author! Author!, Book Geek, Events & Readings

Love this post and we’re looking forward to next week’s release of the final movie! — Ms. Nancy

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Books for the Homeless in Portland, Ore.

July 2nd, 2011 · Comments Off on Books for the Homeless in Portland, Ore. · Author! Author!, Education, Library Politics

Love this story. Happy summer, everyone. — Ms. Nancy

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Pottermore…

June 16th, 2011 · Comments Off on Pottermore… · Author! Author!, Book Geek

…coming soon…

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QOTD: Cassandra Clare

June 15th, 2011 · Comments Off on QOTD: Cassandra Clare · Author! Author!, Quote of the Day, Writing

“I don’t want to be a man,” said Jace. “I want to be an angst-ridden teenager who can’t confront his own inner demons and takes it out verbally on other people instead.” “Well,” said Luke, “you’re doing a fantastic job.” — Cassandra Clare (City of Ashes)

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A Few Words About Young Adult Literature…

June 10th, 2011 · Comments Off on A Few Words About Young Adult Literature… · Author! Author!, Book Geek, Library Politics

…from our friend, Sherman Alexie.

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Evaluating Kids’ Book Apps

June 3rd, 2011 · Comments Off on Evaluating Kids’ Book Apps · Author! Author!, Book Geek

How can you quickly tell if you’ve found a good book app? Here is a checklist.

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from Publishers Lunch:

May 3rd, 2011 · Comments Off on from Publishers Lunch: · Author! Author!, Book Geek

Next Wimpy Kid Set for Some Time in November “Jeff Kinney’s sixth installment of the bestselling Wimpy Kid series from Amulet Books will go on sale this November. There is no additional information being released yet on laydown, cover or title, except that it will have a “winter theme” and “features the Heffley family being […]

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Meg Cabot essay

April 27th, 2011 · Comments Off on Meg Cabot essay · Author! Author!

“Why Reading for Pleasure is Serious Business.” Bon appetit! — Ms. Nancy

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happy birthday, Beverly Cleary!

April 12th, 2011 · Comments Off on happy birthday, Beverly Cleary! · Author! Author!

Check here for more information on Drop Everything and Read.

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Beverly Cleary profile

April 10th, 2011 · Comments Off on Beverly Cleary profile · Author! Author!

“The Ageless Appeal of Beverly Cleary” — NYT profile

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