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Entries by Rocco Staino from 02/2012

Oscar-Nominated Short Celebrates Books & It's an App, Too! (Video)

| Posted 02.06.2012 | Books
Read More: Coleen Sally, Bill Morris, Apps, Harpercollins, iPad Apps, Children's Books, William Joyce, Books, Moonbot Studios, The Oscars, American Library Association, Oscar Nominees, Video, Books News

In addition to books, the Louisiana-based children's author and filmmaker William Joyce was inspired by Hurricane Katrina, Buster Keaton and The Wizard of Oz when writing this film that was nominated for an Academy Award as an animated short.

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Will Booze for Books Shake and Stir Communities?

| Posted 02.10.2012 | Books
Read More: Cocktails, Teen Reading, Books, Teenagers, American Library Association, Teen Drinking, Yalsa, Young Adult Readers, Young Readers, Young Adult Books, Books News

These days, to youth librarians, Harry Potter, Anne of Green Gables and Hop on Pop are not just kid's book titles but also cocktails.

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Titanic Titles for Tots and Teens (SLIDESHOW)

| Posted 02.29.2012 | Books
Read More: Children's Books, The Titanic, Titanic, Books, Titanic Sinking, Children's Book Council, Slidepollajax, Book Recommendations, Video, Books News

April 14th marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. Over the last century the disaster has spawned numerous books. Here is a collection of a dozen titles you and your young Titanic buffs may enjoy.

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