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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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Meet a Reader | Midwest Andrea

The Frugal Girl

I have an English degree and I work in scholarly book publishing as an editor (developmental and acquiring editor, not the grammar and spelling kind of editor). The cats In my free time, I (probably obviously, considering my career) love to read, and I’m in a local book club. I mostly work remotely which is very, very nice.

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My Battle Against Travel Eating and a Lack of Motivation

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I also helped my husband shelve books at his school library for about 5 hours. Based on the sweating while there and the slight soreness the next day, shelving books is a way better work-out than neighborhood walking! I am finally feeling motivated again. I am finally feeling motivated again.

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Caring Causes: From the Pocket of an Overcoat

Motherhood Moments

will received donated copies of the acclaimed children’s book, “From the Pocket of an Overcoat” , written and illustrated by Robert Vincent to help young children get excited about reading during Read Across America in March. The book is available online (MSRP $17.99 Elementary schools from across the U.S.

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Free eBook: Tell Me A Story – 250 Great Books For Kids (Reg. $4.99)!

Couponing 101

Hurry and download your FREE copy of Tell Me A Story: 250 Great Books For Kids by Grace Sandford (reg. In Tell Me A Story: 250 Great Books for Kids Grace Sandford takes the guesswork out of choosing great books for your kids. You don’t need a Kindle to read these books either. is a post from Couponing 101.

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Free Summer Reading Programs for Kids!

Couponing 101

Are you looking for some fun ways to motivate your children to do a little bit of reading this Summer? Your children can earn FREE books, prizes, cash, and more with these reading programs! Barnes & Noble Imagination Destination – Through this Summer reading program, your children can keep track of their books in a reading log.

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Free Summer Reading Programs for Kids!

Couponing 101

Are you looking for some fun ways to motivate your children to do a little bit of reading this Summer? Your children can earn FREE books, prizes, cash, and more with these reading programs! Your children can earn a FREE book after reading 8 books. Book Adventure - Sylvan offers this FREE reading incentive program.

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