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Why Kids Need BOOKS!
Having a background in early childhood education, I myself have seen first-hand how the connection between reading books and children's development come hand in hand. So many rewarding feelings and...
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Writer’s Itch
Have you an itch to write? Maybe you need some support to get started. Maybe you have been writing but would love to find other writers to help sustain you. Have you ever thought of joining a...
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Regency Romance Readers
I have a challenge for you, Dear Reader. When you next find yourself a patron of one of our illustrious branches, I beseech you to discover the identity of the regency romance readers at your...
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Graphic Novel Adaptations
Whether you're searching for a movie or TV show on Netflix or perusing the local cinema brochures, odds are that you have seen the abundance of comic to screen adaptations that are...
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Help for the reluctant reader.
According to a 2010 report "8-18 year-olds devote an average of 7 hours and 38 minutes to using entertainment media across a typical day" (Rideout, Foehr and Roberts.) To combat this, the book...
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An Autumny Easter
As school holidays coincide with the arrival of autumn and the Easter break, there's a palpable sense of transition in the air. The crispness of falling leaves and the anticipation of Easter egg...