In her latest ‘Program Notes,’ Features Editor Gwen Orel recalls the little bell in books and records, and how she learned to read.
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Borrow a Book, Share a Book at Montclair’s Little Free Library
There are now Little Free Libraries all over the world and thanks to Jon Bonesteel, Montclair is now on the map.
Calling All Incorrigible Children! Meet the Author at Watchung Booksellers
Maryrose Wood, the author of the hilarious series The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place, will be at Watchung Booksellers Tuesday, March 27, at 4 p.m. The books are for young […]
Giveaway: Getting Ready-to-Read at Home
We have a set of Ready-to-Read books to give away to one lucky reader!
Writer Moms: Get to Writing
Ever dreamed of being a writer? Me too! Three local moms aren’t just pining over the idea of putting their fingerpads to their keyboards, they’re actually managing their precious time […]
It Doesn’t Hurt to Ask
This was all over the internet last week: A 5-year-old kid named Noah sent a letter, at left, and $1 to PBS. His request was simple: He wanted PBS to […]
Should a 5-Year-Old Read?
It’s never too early to worry about a kid’s progress, or worry that I’m pushing my children too hard. On the flip side, as Asian-American mom Amy Chua might suggest, […]
Take Your Child to a Bookstore Day
In the age of iPads and Kindles, bookstores are often taken for granted. An actual store with printed reading material can seem as antique as last week’s pumpkin pie. Today, […]