Motherhood Moments

JUNE 23, 2023

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. Linda Jackson King is the niece of Josie Murray, and collaborated with Linda Sittig on Opening Closed Doors.

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Virginia Washington New York City Library 100

Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 6, 2013

I love to support women owned small businesses and Be There Bedtime Stories is such a great idea, I know it will do really well! I am an aunt to a beautiful niece who lives about 45 minutes away. Within a few minutes I had read the book and chosen to email it to my niece in care of my brother.

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Giveaway Niece Parenting T-Mobile 97

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

Back when I was engaged and living on my own for the first time (I lived with my parents while in grad school to save on rent), I went to the library a lot and found a copy of the Tightwad Gazette. Eventually, when I was married and working at a library I ordered my own copy of the Complete Tightwad Gazette–and I still have it!

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Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 181