With October, our minds naturally turn to wizards, witchcraft and the latest post-Harry Potter trends in book stores and libraries. Actually, today’s popular titles have little to do with magic and are stories with a social justice theme, according to bookseller Rachel Machesky of The Children’s Bookstore in Baltimore’s Roland …
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Take a break from predictable prose with these unique books that use multimedia, wordplay and even cutouts to tell stories. Even the most reluctant readers will find something to like in these innovative tales. Special thanks to our friend at The Ivy Bookshop, Rona Sue London, for always adding to …
Read More »With the start of the school year now pushed back until after Labor Day, many Maryland families will experience a lot of togetherness this month. With that in mind, we decided to devote Bookmarked to parent picks this month. Escape into your own world for an hour — or five …
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School’s out, summer’s in—so it’s time to brush up on your knowledge of creatures and crawlers before heading on hikes or for that dip in the ocean. Check out these tales of tails and fur recommended by Rona Sue London of The Ivy Bookshop in Baltimore. Board/ Toddler Books “Curious …
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It’s officially summer, which means two very important things: 1. School is out. 2.” Tons of time for reading! Even if you’re not traveling further than your backyard, these nine classic tales will provide plenty of adventure—so slather on that SPF, grab a spot in the sun and get ready …
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