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Rose’s Reading Round-Up

Nov07
2008
Written by Rose C.

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!

www.mrsp.comMrs. 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!

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