Children’s Book Author Shirley Hughes has Died at 94

Shirley Hughes was the English author and illustrator of beloved picture books like Out and About, Dogger, and the Alfie series. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'

[ Book Riot | 2022-03-02 13:57:50 UTC ]
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Ramadan with Curious George, a princess academy, Snoopy saves the day, and more of today's best children's book deals. Continue reading at Book Riot

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7 Books By Black Authors That Might Not Be On Your Reading List, But Should Be

“I Don’t Want To Die Poor” author Michael Arceneaux discusses his upcoming book and his fight for representation. Continue reading at HuffPost

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RuPaul Launches Author-Owned Online Book Marketplace

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Children’s Books In Italy: Pre-Bologna Statistics

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'Experiencing God' Co-author Henry Blackaby Has Died

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China’s Shanghai Children’s Book Fair Names 2024 Dates

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Stephen Blake Mettee, Book Business Entrepreneur, Dies at 76

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