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The Joy of Doing Things Badly by Veronica Chambers, copyright 2006

If you like books that make you reach for your journal or even a piece of scrap paper to write…

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Follow the Line by Laura Ljungkvist (2006)

This brightly illustrated book is the ideal type of book for sharing with kids in pairs or individually — cuddling…

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Audiobooks in general, and Harry Potter specifically

Through my local library system, I’ve borrowed several audio books. I’ll admit I used to consider it cheating (not really…

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Amazing Grace by Megan Shull

Chick-lit lovers, this is how it’s done.Take your typical teen fantasy: leave the life I know behind, drastically change my…

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Good Poems for Hard Times selected and introduced by Garrison Keillor

I love poetry, and I’m not ashamed to admit it.I remember my English teacher (Junior year) Mrs. Wright drilling into…

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the truth about forever by Sarah Dessen

When I started the Teen Book Club at the local library, I set out over twenty books for my selection…

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Chicks and Salsa by Aaron Reynolds and Paulette Bogan

As a girl who grew up in southern New Mexico, I can attest to the magical power of a nice…

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For someone who has become wary of recommending anything lest the other person dislike it or find fault, I find…

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