Polish event brings 'Harry Potter' castle Hogwarts to life

'Harry Potter' fans came together at a castle in Poland to act out the world of J.K. Rowling's books.  More events are planned for April. Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'

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[ The Guardian | 2023-09-27 09:00:54 UTC ]
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At Frankfurter Buchmesse: IPA Events Open to Trade Visitors, Exhibitors

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Why Apartment Therapy added more commerce integrations to its tentpole event franchise Small/Cool 

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Amazon hardware event 2023 liveblog: Live updates on new devices and services

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[ Engadget | 2023-09-20 14:00:09 UTC ]
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These drag performers say protests, threats won't stop them from reading to kids at storytime events

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[ CBC | 2023-09-16 08:00:00 UTC ]
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Bonnie Garmus wrote 'Lessons in Chemistry.' She learned the formula for TV would bring changes

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WLT to Host “Indigenous Literatures of the Americas” Event at Green Feather Books, by The Editors of WLT

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Christine Baranski and Jesse Green on Narrating the Life of Mary Rodgers

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Prince Harry and Meghan buy film rights to Canadian author Carley Fortune's romantic novel

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Book Bans May Bring the Return of Child-Free Libraries: Censorship News, August 4, 2023

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How the National Braille Press Brings Books to Blind Readers

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