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ALA

You’ll probably see a lot of posts this week about the American Library Association meeting, and lots more about the Newbery/Caldecott banquet. You’ll see pictures of librarians and writers and editors all dressed up with someplace to go. Or you’ll … Continue reading

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Luggage

We went to the beach last weekend for two (2) days and I asked my kids to pack what they wanted to bring. This is what my son packed:

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Books and Broccoli

Every year I try a new vegetable in my garden. Last year it was corn, which immediately attracted a 157,000 new garden pests. The chipmunks were thrilled by the addition of the corn, but no one else really was (see: … Continue reading

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Marketing to Kids

Our friend David sent us a package of Cheese Puffs in the mail. In part he splurged on the shipping charges because he knows my husband really likes Cheese Puffs. Mostly he sent it because of the packaging. Our question … Continue reading

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Busted

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