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Her books, poems and stories have won many awards, including two nebulas and the caldecott medal. Joanne teague talks about her new book see you in september out now from candy jar books. A versatile and awardwinning actress, katey sagal is also a talented songwriter and singer. An interview with childrens author aram kim the new. Delightfully smart and heartbreakingly poignant, allison pearsons smash debut novel has exploded onto bestseller lists as the national anthem for working mothers. Childrens book author jeanne birdsall talks about her fourth novel for middle grade readers, the penderwicks in spring.
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