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Books Are Great Gifts

December 22nd, 2009 · 2 Comments · Authors & Illustrators, Books & Reading, Video

Just in case you needed any more reasons to be convinced why books are great gifts, our friends at the Association of American Publishers have asked some of the most popular and prolific authors to share their reasons why books make great gifts. Enjoy the video below and check out the videos featuring even more [...]

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Odds and Bookends: November 20

November 20th, 2009 · No Comments · Books & Reading, Literacy Links and Articles

Kids books: A conversation with ‘Strega Nona’ author Tomie dePaola
Tomie dePaola, author of “Strega Nona’s Harvest,” talks about the grandmotherly Italian witch/folk healer and her magic pasta pot.
What to Give & What to Get
More than 40 Penguin authors are sharing book recommendations for holiday gift-giving as part of Penguin’s What to Give & What to [...]

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