Are You Ready for Pottermore?

By Kristin Masters. Jun 27, 2011. 3:03 AM.

Topics: Book Collecting, Children's Books

Last week, JK Rowling finally let fans on the secret: the much anticipated Pottermore.

     
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Celebrate Children's Book Week with Your Favorite Children's Authors

By Kristin Masters. May 2, 2011. 3:29 AM.

Topics: Caldecott Medal, Children's Books, Newbery Award

Today kicks off Children’s Book Week! Since 1919, the event has been celebrated across the country in schools, libraries, bookstores, and everywhere else children can discover a love of reading. As adult readers, we remember those children’s books that were truly magical.

Here’s a list of our five favorite children’s authors.
     
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