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Easy Paper Jewelry Inspired by ‘Demon Slayer’

February 23, 2021February 22, 2021Lisa Tate1

Make easy jewelry using lightweight watercolor paper inspired by the anime series ‘Demon Slayer’ and traditional Japanese games.

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‘Artists in Residence’ Gives a Glimpse Into Artists’ Private Spaces

February 21, 2021February 20, 2021Jenny Bristol0

If you’ve ever wanted to learn where artists live and how they organize and decorate their own homes, this book is a delight.

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cover image Darwin: An Exceptional Journey

Make/Play/Watch/Read: Happy Birthday, Charles Darwin

February 12, 2021February 12, 2021Evil Genius Mum0

Make/Play/Watch/Read has evolved in honor of Charles Darwin Day with great ideas to get you started.

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Between the Bookends: 8 Books We Read in January 2021

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021Sophie Brown8

Despite everything that has gone on in this eventful month, Sophie, Rebecca, and Robin have been reading plenty of books to share with you.

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Covers As Credited Below, Background Image by Michael Schwarzenberger from Pixabay

5 Picture Books that Celebrate Unity and Positivity

January 28, 2021January 27, 2021Sophie Brown0

Six recent picture books that promote the same messages of unity and positivity we heard from the Capitol steps last Wednesday.

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5 Reasons to Love James May’s New Cookbook

January 24, 2021January 23, 2021Lisa Tate2

James May’s new cookbook, ‘Oh Cook,’ is not only a perfect companion to his series of the same name but also a great read on its own.

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Three New Novels for 2021 Inspired by Old Classics

January 21, 2021January 21, 2021Sophie Brown0

I spent the first weeks of 2021 reading 3 books that take classic novels & authors & give them a 21st-century twist in very different ways.

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The Violet Veil Mysteries, A Case of Grave Danger, Cover Image HarperCollins, Background Image by Michael Schwarzenberger from Pixabay, Tombstones Image by OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay

‘Violet Veil’ Middle-Grade Series Kicks Off with ‘A Case of Grave Danger’

January 20, 2021January 19, 2021Sophie Brown0

Tomorrow, Sophie Cleverly releases book one of her new middle-grade series: ‘The Violet Veil Mysteries’, which is set in the Victorian era.

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7 Picture and Photo Essay Books to Teach History to Kids

January 14, 2021January 13, 2021Jenny Bristol3

Here are seven fantastic books that each teach a bit about a different area of U.S. history.

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The Saga Continues: ‘The High Republic: Light of the Jedi’ – Charles Soule

January 5, 2021January 4, 2021Sophie Brown0

‘Light of the Jedi’ by Charles Soule is a novel set in the outer rim where the Jedi are called upon to help in the wake of a terrible tragedy.

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Between the Bookends: 3 Books We Read in December 2020

January 1, 2021December 31, 2020Sophie Brown0

This month’s Bookends is a little thinner than usual, but Sophie and Rebecca still have three books to share, and they wish you a happy new year.

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Make/Play/Watch/Read: In the Garden

December 12, 2020December 11, 2020Evil Genius Mum0

It’s time to Make/Play/Watch/Read in the garden! Check out our four ideas for bringing a little gardening to your day (even inside).

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Six More Fandom-Inspired Cookbooks From Insight Editions

December 8, 2020December 7, 2020Sophie Brown1

I’ve spent the last few weeks working my way through six of the latest fandom-inspired cookbook options from Insight Editions.

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7 Picture Books to Enjoy With Young Readers This December

December 6, 2020December 4, 2020Sophie Brown1

Sophie and Rebecca have put together a list of seven picture books that will be ideal for reading together over the holidays.

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The Saga Continues: ‘From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back’

December 5, 2020December 4, 2020Sophie Brown2

‘From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back’ contains 40 stories by 40 authors to celebrate the 40 years since the film’s release.

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Between the Bookends: 6 Books We Read in November 2020

December 1, 2020December 1, 2020Sophie Brown0

Can you believe it’s time for the final Between the Bookends of 2020? We’re here to share what we’re reading as the year draws to a close.

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Celebrate the Return of ‘The Crown’ With Three Royally Splendid Reads

November 15, 2020November 14, 2020Sophie Brown1

Celebrate the return of ‘The Crown’ with three books filled with the same scandals, tragedies, and difficult choices you have come to love.

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Celebrate Healthcare Heroes with History Heroes and Julia Donaldson

November 11, 2020November 10, 2020Sophie Brown1

Celebrate the hard work of our healthcare heroes this holiday season & encourage kids to do the same with History Heroes and Julia Donaldson.

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‘Heroes’ Is a Worthy Successor to Stephen Fry’s ‘Mythos’

November 1, 2020October 31, 2020Jenny Bristol0

Read about mortal Greek heroes in Stephen Fry’s second volume of ‘The Greek Myths Reimagined’ series, ‘Heroes.’

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Between the Bookends: 8 Books We Read in October 2020

November 1, 2020October 31, 2020Sophie Brown2

In this month’s Between the Bookends, Sophie, Scott, and Rebecca review eight books they read during the spookiest month of the year.

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