Scott Thomas is the Stoker-nominated author of Kill Creek, which was selected by the American Library Association's reader committee as the top horror book of 2017,...
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Mining Gold From The Music Stream: The Pastels - Slow Summits
Though instrumental in ushering in a new and lasting wave of Glaswegian independent music that would spawn such far-reaching alternative rock acts as The Vaselines, Teenage Fanclub,
21st Century Kids: Explore the World of Science
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The Women of the Los Angeles City Council: Part One
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The Incomparable Miriam Matthews
As African American Heritage Month ends and Women’s Heritage Month begins, I’d like to draw attention to Miriam Matthews, the trailblazing librarian whose lifetime of achievements are worthy of celebration in any month.
Read it First: Women Writers
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Will Eisner Celebration: Paul Downs & Michael Yates
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Will Eisner Celebration: Chris Grine
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Will Eisner Celebration: Natalie Riess
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21st Century Kids: Look Among the Stars
Stars have always fascinated mankind. They are included in songs, children’s rhymes, poems, and stories. Stars have always mystified us, but their story has been unfolding throughout the ages. Here are some fun books to explore and learn more about mysterious stars and our universe.