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Family history

Show Way pieces together the history of the Underground Railroad and Woodson’s own ancestors’ experience with slavery in South Carolina.

New Generation of Readers

Like her own parents, Blume worked hard to pass along a love of reading to her children and grandchildren.

Detours

At 27, Cooper abruptly left England to marry an American with three teenage children. Homesickness inspired her to write about the experience of living in the U.S. and an autobiographical book about growing up in England during World War II.

Poetry Friday Anthologies

Dr. Sylvia Vardell introduces her newest collaboration with Janet Wong, The Poetry Friday Anthology series.

Tales to drive you batty

While the other kids were outside playing, R.L. Stine used to stay in his room, writing magazines and short stories.

Why we need diverse books

We need diverse books because every kid needs a book that is a window and every kid needs a book that is a mirror.

Heavy reading

Parents and teachers report that struggling readers feel a sense of accomplishment when they conquer this humongous book.

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