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It’s that time of school again - back to school season. Stores are full of stretchy textbook covers, loose-leaf notebook paper, and vast displays of Crayola crayons, markers, and colored pencils. But …

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Having friends who are readers means that I am constantly getting fabulous recommendations for new books to read. My Facebook and Instagram feeds are constant inspiration for my TBR list. This past we …

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Despite the fact that we have a good two months of steamy temps still ahead of us, summer is quickly coming to a close. School will look very different for many students and teachers this year as fami …

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As a little girl, my favorite way to blow my allowance (one whole dollar a week!) was at the Arcade News bookstore. I started out with picture books and small chapter books; but quickly found myself d …

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It’s hot outside.Let me rephrase. It’s stupid hot outside.Yes, I know, that’s what happens around this time every year in the Northern Hemisphere; but I’m just not a fan. Speaking of fans - I highly r …

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One of the things I’ve missed the most since the world shut down and everyone went home is going out to look at art. My hometown Charleston, WV normally hosts a monthly Art Walk; but in light of the w …

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