Ways to Make Sunshine by Renée Watson, Read by Sisi Aisha Johnson

Every Monday through Friday, AudioFile’s editors recommend the best in audiobook listening. We keep our daily episodes short and sweet, with audiobook clips to give you a sample of our featured listens. Narrator Sisi Aisha Johnson embodies all of the joy and light of fourth grader Ryan Hart in Ways to Make Sunshine. Host Jo […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

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Written By: Graeme Neill Publication Date: Tue, 26/07/2011 - 08:55 Digital is accounting for 75% of Taylor & Francis' parent company Informa's publishing sales, as it revealed half-year profits increased by 14.3% to £55.2m. For the first half of 2011, Informa's sales increased by 1.7% to... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2011-07-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rebuck urges more space for Quick Reads

Written By: Graeme Neill Publication Date: Fri, 22/07/2011 - 08:34 Random House c.e.o. Dame Gail Rebuck has urged retailers to devote shelf space to the Galaxy Quick Reads promotion, as its 2012 line-up of authors is revealed. read more Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Forbes Media Makes Minority Investment in Startup of Ex-Fortune Editors

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[ Folio Magazine | 2011-07-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Summer Reading scheme "critical" for children's literacy

Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Mon, 18/07/2011 - 15:00 The Reading Agency director Miranda McKearney has called for the annual Summer Reading Challenge, which launches its 2011 run today (18th July), to be on every head teacher's school improvement plan. read more Continue reading at The Bookseller

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[ The Bookseller | 2011-07-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2011-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2011-06-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2011-05-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2011-05-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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