Category Archives: Author Spotlight

February 2012 Book Reviews, Part 2

27 Feb
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The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin From Miss Sheri at the Plymouth and Crestview branches Have you ever played the Westing Game?  Would you play if it meant that you could inherit $200 million?  As an heir named in Sam … Continue reading →

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Author/Illustrator Spotlight — Lucy Cousins

23 Feb
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Welcome to this months’ author and illustrator spotlight! Maisy the mouse may not be as popular as many of the Disney characters — or any of the other animated TV characters, for that matter — but there is no question … Continue reading →

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Author Spotlight (and a Happy Birthday!): Judy Blume

12 Feb
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Not only do we get to feature a very famous and loved children’s author in this post, but we also get to wish her a very Happy Birthday!  Judy Blume, a name well – known in children’s and YA literature, … Continue reading →

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Author Spotlight — Karma Wilson

17 Jan
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I have a list of my all-time “go to” books when I want fun, funny reads that engage my little listeners and keep their eyes and ears on the story.  Author Karma Wilson’s books populate my list more than any … Continue reading →

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Exciting News!

02 Jan
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I love doing the Marvelous Monday  programs at Main Library.  We are in the middle of our third set of sessions (so hard to believe!) and the kids and parents just keep coming back for more!  If you aren’t familiar … Continue reading →

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