For the Love of Libraries: Four Authors on What Makes Libraries Wonderful

Writer's Digest asked four authors about what libraries mean to them. Here’s what the greats have to say about what makes libraries so great. The post For the Love of Libraries: Four Authors on What Makes Libraries Wonderful by Ericka McIntyre appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at 'Writer's Digest'

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All libraries in England to get wi-fi funding

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Why Reading Translated Kids’ Books Makes a Difference

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Scholastic, AAP Team Up On Library Funding

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Mondadori and RCS Libri: An Italian Publishing Coup in the Making?

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VIDEO: Pupils 'spooked' by leading author

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