Category Archives: Children’s Books

5 Bedtime Stories That Don’t Get Old, Picked by Author Peter Brown

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Margaret

By Peter Brown Parents often come up to me at book signings and say things like, “Thank you for making children’s books that my child and I both enjoy!” It’s one of the highest compliments a children’s book creator can … Continue reading →

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The Best Reads for the Next Generation of Music Royalty: Blue Ivy Carter

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Margaret

The much-anticipated birth of Blue Ivy Carter, daughter to Beyoncé and Jay-Z, got us thinking: What books should the new parents read to the little girl who is bound to have everything? We’ve picked five favorites that are sure to … Continue reading →

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Diablo Cody on Being a Grown Up ‘Young Adult’

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Margaret

In 2007, Diablo Cody won over adults and teens alike with her Academy Award-winning screenplay for “Juno” — bringing terms like “food baby” and “honest to blog” into the mainstream lexicon. Her new film “Young Adult” — starring Charlize Theron … Continue reading →

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Laini Taylor’s Diary: Photos by The Author of ‘Daughter of Smoke and Bone’

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Margaret

Here at Bookish HQ, we’ve been paying attention to your #YAWednesday recommendations. Laini Taylor’s “Daughter of Smoke and Bone” has been catching a lot of buzz and we totally understand why. We loved the story of azure-haried Karou and her chimera … Continue reading →

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Molly Shannon: Mary Katherine Gallagher Would Love Judy Blume

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Margaret

Molly Shannon loves to spin a tall tale — especially to shorties. The actress, who became famous for her hilarious characters on “Saturday Night Live” (Mary Katherine Gallagher! Delicious Dish! Helen Madden, Joyologist!) lost her own mother, younger sister and … Continue reading →

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