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Books Aren't Dangerous Campaign

Books Aren't Dangerous Campaign
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  Do you remember that book that changed your life as a reader, or maybe just your life in general? You do? That’s great!        Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl, authors of the BEAUTIFUL CREATURES series, have started a campaign called BOOKS AREN’T DANGEROUS . For every picture of...
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FEATURED GIVEAWAYS

Spotlight on Cool For The Summer (Dahlia Adler), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
Today we're excited to spotlight Cool For The Summer  by Dahlia Adler.  Read on for more about Dahlia and her book, an excerpt, plus an giveaway!        Meet Dahlia Adler...
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Author Chat with Ira Marcks (Shark Summer), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Ira Marcks author of Shark Summer.  Read on for more about Ira, his book, plus an giveaway!          Meet Ira Marcks ! Ira Marcks ...
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Giveaway: The One and Only Sparkella (Channing Tatum) ~ US Only
The One and Only Sparkella (US Only) by: Channing Tatum Release Date: May 4th, 2021 Publisher: Feiwel & Friends     About the Book Leading actor, producer and director Channing Tatum's p...
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Giveaway: The Awakening (Dana Claire) ~ (US/Can Only)
The Awakening (US/Can Only) by: Dana Claire Release Date: May 20th, 2021 Publisher: CHamberlain Publishing House     About the Book:   The  government called her  a  weap...
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Author Chat with Kelsey Josund (Platformed), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Kelsey Josund author of Platformed.  Read on for more about Kelsey, her book, plus an giveaway!          Meet Kelsey Josund ! Kels...
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Author Chat with Emiko Jean (Tokyo Ever After), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Emiko Jean author of Tokyo Ever After.  Read on for more about Emiko, her book, plus an giveaway!          Meet Emiko Jean ! When&...
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Latest Member Reviews

The Shadow War
The Shadow War
 
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Even and Odd
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Flying Over Water
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Cucu! en el Mar/Peekaboo! in the Ocean
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