Auctions Benefitting First Book
Author Mindy Klasky offers eleven different ways you can support First Book, including ten auction items from jewelry to your name in a book and a fundraising recipe calendar. The auctions close at 12:00 noon ET on Monday, November 10th, so place your bid today!
“Leave a Mark” blog auction – The Meaning of Life: Rachel Riley’s (not) DOING IT diary, by Joanna Nadin
Check out the latest marked up book in the “Leave a Mark” blog auction over at Shooting Stars Mag. Bidding ends tomorrow, Saturday, November 6, so don’t miss your chance to bid!
Mrs. P
Mrs. P is a new, educational and entertainment Web site for children that creates the magic of storytime online. Mrs. P reads classic children’s stories while giving children the option to read along with subtitles. Other interactive features include a spelling game, magic dictionary and writing contest. Be sure to visit the site when it officially launches this Monday, November 10!
Teen books read by all ages
I admit it – I read the Twilight series, and I enjoyed it. This article makes me feel less embarrassed, as it discusses how young adult fiction knows no age boundaries. The increasing appeal to adults is making teen fiction a crossover genre.
Selection of election-themed books for Young Readers
Visit this link for a short list of presidential picture books.
Best of New Orleans - 40 Under 40
Andrea Chen, chair of First Book-Greater New Orleans, is honored in this article. Read about her impressive work!

