"Ideas are dangerous for people who are in little boxes," observes Bette Greene, whose young adult novel The Drowning of Stephan Jones, which deals candidly with homophobia, has been challenged in a number of places throughout the country. She is not alone. Many Open Road authors have had the same experience, including William Styron, Pat Conroy, Jean Craighead George, and … [Read more...] about Authors talking about their struggles with censorship
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The Decatur Book Festival was awesome, and I learned a new word
I'm sweaty, sunburned, bone-tired and broke, but, I'm deliriously happy. I was able to meet the writer of one of my favorite read-aloud books. I am now the proud owner of a signed copy (To The Loopy Librarian) of Skippyjon Jones by Judy Schachner. If you're unfamiliar, Skippyjon Jones is a Siamese Cat that thinks he is a Chihuahua. He's hyper and imaginative and loads of fun. I … [Read more...] about The Decatur Book Festival was awesome, and I learned a new word
Author Karin Slaughter Champions Libraries
Karin Slaughter's Save The Libraries campaign has raised $50,000 for DeKalb County libraries near Atlanta. Recently she took her campaign to the Georgia State Capitol where she spoke eloquently on the need for libraries in this country and the reasons why library funding should be a priority for the government. You can here her speech in the podcast on Public Broadcasting … [Read more...] about Author Karin Slaughter Champions Libraries
Long Lost Dr. Seuss Stories to be Released on September 27th
I would read him with a fox; I would read him in a box; I would read him on the train; I would read him in the rain. I would read him in the air; I would read him anywhere! I'm so excited to hear the news that there are some long lost Dr.Seuss stories about to be published. I'll be first in line to get a copy! "Seven long-lost Dr. Seuss stories will appear for the first time … [Read more...] about Long Lost Dr. Seuss Stories to be Released on September 27th
Tune in for “Game Time: Tackling the Past” September 3rd at 8/7c on NBC.
Pro football star Jake Walker had the perfect life. A Hall of Fame career, millions of dollars, and thousands of adoring fans. That is, until the life he thought he knew took an unexpected turn. Now Jake is forced to return home to the town that once revered him—and face the people and unresolved events from his past. This gripping sports drama confirms that a person's real … [Read more...] about Tune in for “Game Time: Tackling the Past” September 3rd at 8/7c on NBC.