Lots of Offerings for Kids at PNBA 2015

At the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association's annual trade show, held this year from October 2–4 in Portland, Ore., Friday evening's celebratory dinner was all about the kids. Or at least, all about books for them. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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