The Lesser-Known Children’s Books of Langston Hughes and Graham Greene

The New York Times takes a look at lesser-known children’s books written by literary titans such as Langston Hughes, Gertrude Stein, William Faulkner, and more. Though these writers did not stay long in this genre, their efforts were lauded, as in the case of James Thurber and Many Moons. “When a well-known writer of adult … The post The Lesser-Known Children’s Books of Langston Hughes and Graham Greene appeared first on The Millions. Continue reading at 'The Millions'

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Byliner Publishes Enhanced 'American Icons' E-books

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Snow Days: Winter Weather Disrupting Book Sales

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