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TBF recap

Posted on May 18, 2010 by

If you went to TBF on Saturday, you know that it was AWESOME! If you didn’t go to TBF, let me tell you, it was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Laurie Halse Anderson was amazing to listen to. I was Vivian Vande Velde’s … Continue reading →

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My sister sent me this “commercial”

Posted on May 17, 2010 by

and I just had to share it with all of you! Enjoy! BTW, one of my favorites is Jane Eyre. Sigh.

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TBF Countdown Author of the Day Vivian Vande Velde

Posted on May 14, 2010 by

This is my final author before the Teen Book Festival (although there are a ton more) because TBF is tomorrow! I chose Vivian as my final because I’m going to be her volunteer handler (along with two teens). I’ve met … Continue reading →

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TBF Countdown Author of the Day James Kennedy

Posted on May 13, 2010 by

From the TBF site: (Don’t forget to check out James’ site here.) Five Fun Facts about James: 1. I lived in a nuns’ convent for a year. 2. I participated in Japan’s infamous “Naked Man” religious festival, in which thousands … Continue reading →

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TBF Countdown Author of the Day Barry Lyga

Posted on May 11, 2010 by

From the TBF site: (For more information about Barry go to his website.) Five Fun Facts about Barry: 1. I once wrote some really terrible comic books about a nun who fought demons with a sword. 2. I’ve watched a … Continue reading →

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TBF Countdown Author of the Day Laurie Halse Anderson

Posted on May 10, 2010 by

From the TBF website: (Don’t forget to check out Laurie’s website here.) Five Fun Facts about Laurie: 1. She has an Anglo-Saxon word tattooed on her right wrist. 2. She firmly believes that popcorn is in its own food group. … Continue reading →

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I need suggestions!

Posted on April 28, 2010 by

I’m reading a couple of books right now: We Were Here by Matt de la Pena The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: The Mysterious Howling by Maryrose Wood (this one is a kids book) and As Easy As Falling Off … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to ME!

Posted on April 19, 2010 by

Sunday I celebrated my birthday and someone must have known that I love to crochet, because I got a really cool crocheting book called Amigurumi Two!: Crocheted Toys for Me and You and Baby Too by Ana Paula Rimoli.Unfortunately, none … Continue reading →

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Contest Time!!

Posted on April 15, 2010 by

First person from Chili that’s between the ages of 12-18 who can give me the title, summary and why they liked/didn’t like one of the books by a TBF author will win a $5 gift card that can be used … Continue reading →

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Start sending in your photos!

Posted on April 8, 2010 by

Between April 8 (which is today!) and May 8 we will be accepting your entries for the teen photo contest. For the details go here. For more information on perfecting your photography skills: Digital photography for teens by Marc Campbell … Continue reading →

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