Why I Live in New York: Personal Indulgences No. 13 - Seeing Things
Written by admin on April 1, 2009 – 7:29 pm -When my children were very young , I would tell them that we could stay half an hour, tops, at the Met on these brief visits, look at a few pictures or sculptures or other objects, and buy one postcard. (The limit to the single card increases its value to … Read the original: Why I Live in New York: Personal Indulgences No. 13 - Seeing Things Read More →
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International Children's Book Day
Written by admin on April 1, 2009 – 4:29 pm -Other stand outs from my childhood are When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr, The Narnia Chronicles by CS Lewis, the Enid Blyton’s Famous Five stories and boarding school series. Asking the family this morning about their .. Original post: International Children's Book Day Read More →
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G*L*O: Northwest Poets' Concord–April 24, 25
Written by admin on April 1, 2009 – 2:25 pm -p.m., culminating in Young Poets Under 18. Cost for the public is $7 for the morning session and $8 for the afternoon session, or $15 all day, including refreshments. Those who wish to enroll for 2 college credits in connection with the Concord …. Originally posted here: G*L*O: Northwest Poets' Concord–April 24, 25 Read More →
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THE BOOKWORM'S BOOKLIST: Spring is in the Air…
Written by admin on April 1, 2009 – 7:29 am -Together with the Caldecott Medal, it is considered the most prestigious award for children’s literature in the United States. It is named for John Newbery, an 18th century publisher of juvenile books Original post: THE BOOKWORM'S BOOKLIST: Spring is in the Air… Read More →
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Writing well is the best revenge: Visiting with Laurie King
Written by admin on April 1, 2009 – 4:00 am -These are not pastiches, which use the characters of others and slip them into the existing stories ; they are Russell stories , with Holmes as a supporting character—or as the publisher put it, they are about “The world’s greatest detective— and … View original here: Writing well is the best revenge: Visiting with Laurie King Read More →
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THE BOOKWORM'S BOOKLIST: FREE Itty Bitty Bookworm Curriculum for …
Written by admin on April 1, 2009 – 12:17 am -simplified the vocabulary and concepts for young readers , while keeping the storyline intact. The result was a classic in itself, which has now sold over 600000 copies. See the original post: THE BOOKWORM'S BOOKLIST: FREE Itty Bitty Bookworm Curriculum for … Read More →
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