Dark and edgy: Violent topics dominate novels for young adults – Toledo Blade

Toledo BladeDark and edgy: Violent topics dominate novels for young adultsToledo BladeEight of his YA novels have been named "Best Books for Young Adults" by the American Library Association. He's also one of the most frequently banned au…

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Day Two of Book Festival Draws Thousands – The State

The StateDay Two of Book Festival Draws ThousandsThe StateBy MINDY LUCAS – mlucas@thestate.com From book vendors to cooking demonstrations to bestselling authors, the SC Book Festival had something for everyone as an estimated 3400 turned out for day t…

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In my library: Allegra Kent – New York Post

New York PostIn my library: Allegra KentNew York PostBy BARBARA HOFFMAN It's the rare picture book that's dedicated to the memory of George Balanchine. Rarer still is a kids' book author who actually danced for him, as Allegra Kent did. “…

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Children’s Festival of Reading at World’s Fair Park celebrates kids’ imaginations – Knoxville News Sentinel

Children's Festival of Reading at World's Fair Park celebrates kids' imaginationsKnoxville News SentinelThe award-winning author of more than 75 books held dozens of children's attention at her stage, reading Biscuit books and getting r…

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From our reviewers: Children’s books – Southland Times (blog)

From our reviewers: Children's booksSouthland Times (blog)Rahui has been published in English and Maori and is a justifiably a finalist in the New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards. It is fun, touching, sad, educational and thought-provoking….

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The Most Successful Self-Published Sci-Fi and Fantasy Authors – io9

The Most Successful Self-Published Sci-Fi and Fantasy Authorsio9There are others, like 16-year-old Rachel Yu who has sold or "rented" out 60000 copies of her offbeat children's books. Paranormal romance writers Denise Grover Swank, Penelo…

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Gwinnett County School To Receive Free Children’s Books And Special Visit From … – Duluth Weekly

Gwinnett County School To Receive Free Children's Books And Special Visit From …Duluth WeeklyLilburn, G., (May 18, 2012) ─ The We Give Books ReadMobile tour is headed to Lilburn where it will deliver more than 500 new children's books to Ho…

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Poet, children’s book author Marc Harshman named W.Va. poet laureate – The Republic

West Virginia Public BroadcastingPoet, children's book author Marc Harshman named W.Va. poet laureateThe RepublicPoet, storyteller and children's book author Marc Harshman has been appointed as West Virginia's poet laureate. Harshman replac…

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Guide book for under-5s

A NEW guide book on how children under five can make the most of the Capital will be launched today.

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Children’s Book Week Inspired Reading at Sylvan Dell – PR.com (press release)

Children's Book Week Inspired Reading at Sylvan DellPR.com (press release)At Sylvan Dell more than 6500 readers logged on to take advantage of free eBooks during Children's Book Week. Mt. Pleasant, SC, May 19, 2012 –(PR.com)– Sylvan Dell Publ…

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