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The Longest Chapter

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Braving my escape into Y.A. novels

August 14, 2010 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ 5 Comments

A recent essay in The New York Times Book Review explains why more adults are reading Young Adult novels. It sheds light on my own desire to read books written for kids, a tenacious desire I've resisted, until now.

Caldecott, Newbery and NBCC awards

January 20, 2010January 20, 2010 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ Leave a comment

It's one of those award weeks showcasing good books for kids and adults. The 2010 Newbery and Caldecott award winners were announced Monday, and we'll soon be hearing the line-up of contenders for the National Book Critics Circle 2010 awards. Here's the scoop.

The Longest Chapter is written by Kassie Rose, book critic for Ohio NPR member station WOSU.

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