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Book Nook - Opening Closed Doors: The Story of Josie C. Murray

Motherhood Moments

Not long ago, public libraries in Virginia were not so public. But in 1957, when she was denied the ability to check out a book from the Purcellville Library because of the color of her skin, Josie took action. About the Illustrator Whitney Truitt is a freelance children’s book illustrator. Murray, to challenge that.

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Book Nook: Story Pirates Book Club

Motherhood Moments

Following the success of the Story Pirates Creator Camp, a virtual summer program that debuted in Summer 2020, Story Pirates and Random House Children’s Books will partner once again on the first-ever Story Pirates Book Club ! Hunter ( Futureland: Battle for the Park ) and Misa Sugiura ( Momo Arashima Steals the Sword of the Wind ).

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Book Nook: Indestructibles - Wheels on the Bus and Old Macdonald Had a Farm

Motherhood Moments

The books themselves stand up to their name - they're waterproof, tear-proof, and easily wipe clean. About the Creator: Amy Pixton , a mother of triplets, created INDESTRUCTIBLES® after bits of traditional board books found their way into her babies’ mouths. Amy lives in Kansas City with her husband and their three children.

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5 Ways The Library Can Help You Save Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Your local library is a wonderful resource when it comes to saving money, and it is one that many people do not even know about. Take the time, now, to Google your local library if you do not know where it is already. If you have just found your library or if you haven’t visited yours in a while, you should schedule some time to visit.

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5 Affordable Valentine's Travel Destinations

Shereen Travels Cheap

Well, here are 5 destinations for you: Chicago Bring your big coat and layers, because it will be cold, but you can easily escape the rough weather by heading inside and exploring places like the Chicago Cultural Center, with it's gorgeous Tiffany Dome, Harold Washington Library Center, and walk hand-in-hand through Garfield Park Conservatory.

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Enriching Education: After-School Activities To Enhance Your Child’s Education and Prospects

Motherhood Moments

Taking Martial Arts Martial arts classes can teach children discipline, focus, and respect—all crucial qualities in the classroom. In addition, martial arts allow kids to release energy and stay physically active. There are many different types of martial arts to choose from (e.g., jiu-jitsu, karate, kung fu, etc.),

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Amazing Apps - Story Time International

Motherhood Moments

A recently completed language upgrade to StoryTime, their signature, award-winning EdTech Mobile App which now translates stories into 137 languages, even reading the stories aloud to children using state of the art, AI neural speech synthesis technology. There is even a built-in piano that teaches children how to play simple nursery rhymes.

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