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Kate DiCamillo, chronicler of the hard truths of youth

Kate DiCamillo, chronicler of the hard truths of youth

She's hugely popular and comes across as something of a smart aleck, but the children's author says she retains the timidity of her youth. She says that helps her connect to her young readers.
by Euan Kerr

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When your sister is a 'Serial Killer'

When your sister is a 'Serial Killer'

Oyinkan Braithwaite's wry, sly debut novel follows two sisters, dowdy Korede and gorgeous Ayoola -- who has a habit of killing her boyfriends. Korede cleans up her sister's messes, but for how long?
by Annalisa Quinn

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'Dance in America' aims to chronicle the art in the U.S.

'Dance in America' aims to chronicle the art in the U.S.

Mindy Aloff has attempted the nearly impossible task of collecting, in an anthology, the essays, excerpts, and asides that create a snapshot of the history of American dance.
by Genevieve Valentine

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In Iraq, a race to protect the crumbling bricks of ancient Babylon

In Iraq, a race to protect the crumbling bricks of ancient Babylon

A U.S.-funded conservation project is shoring up the brick walls of the ancient city. The hope is that Babylon will qualify for UNESCO World Heritage status.
by Jane Arraf

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