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Hattie Ever After by Kirby Larson, copyright 2013

2006 was a big year. I was in grad school. I was working hard at writing for children. I was…

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Dark Lord: School’s Out by Jamie Thomson

Middle grade fiction that is smart, funny and breaks new ground is hard to come by, in my opinion. I…

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Poetry Friday: Giveaway & my favorite spread from Water Can Be!

It’s Poetry Friday! Mary Lee Hahn is hosting at A Year of Reading!So sorry I wasn’t here last week! You…

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Poetry Friday: Interview with editor Carol Hinz

Carol Hinz is the editorial director for Millbrook Press and edited Water Can Be. After learning last week that originally…

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This is the Story of a Happy Marriage, by Ann Patchett

For my birthday, my friend Mari sent me Ann Patchett’s recent collection of her non-fiction work, This is the Story…

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Poetry Friday: Interview with Laura Purdie Salas

It’s Poetry Friday! My friend and state-neighbor Margaret is hosting at Reflections on the Teche. Welcome to my month-long celebration…

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The Critter Club #6: Ellie’s Lovely Idea by Callie Barkley

Need a last minute Valentine’s Day gift for a young reader? Try the latest title in The Critter Club series…

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Poetry Friday & a preview of celebrating Water Can Be by Laura Purdie Salas

It’s Poetry Friday! The ravishing Renee has the round-up over at No Water River.I know it’s the first week in…

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Book Awards and everything Kate DiCamillo

On Jan. 27, all of the major awards in the world of children’s literature are announced. You can see lists,…

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Clutterfree with Kids by Joshua Becker, copyright 2013

Simple-living evangelist Joshua Becker follows up on his top-selling book, Simplify, with a practical guide for parents tired of treading…

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