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From My Bookshelves: From Anna (written by Jean Little)
"From Anna" is poignant, relatable, and so touching. It's a story of growing up, and it details some of the unique challenges Anna Solden...
Lilyana Page
Feb 243 min read
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Writing Contests: March 2025
Want to get a jump on your writing submissions for March? Here's a quick list to get you started. :) Remember, when choosing a...
Lilyana Page
Feb 104 min read
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It Happened! I Submitted My First Book Manuscript! 🥳
A dream come true! I submitted my first book manuscript just a few days ago!
Lilyana Page
Feb 35 min read
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From My Bookshelves: Two Times a Traitor (written by Karen Bass)
While exploring a strange cave within the Citadel, the St. Christopher's medal Laz is wearing suddenly becomes hot, and he inexplicably...
Lilyana Page
Dec 9, 20243 min read
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Novel November (What I’m Working On)
National Novel Writing Month always seems to sneak up on me. November arrives, and others around me begin their mad dash to get 30,000...
Lilyana Page
Nov 25, 20243 min read
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From My Bookshelves: Baby (written by Patricia MacLachlan)
No one will talk about him. Larkin never got to see him. He never got a name. It seems like Mama and Papa want to forget he ever lived...
Lilyana Page
Oct 14, 20243 min read
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From My Bookshelves: More Perfect than the Moon
When Mama and Papa come back from visiting the doctor in town, they bring news that turns Cassie's life upside-down...
Lilyana Page
Jul 15, 20242 min read
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From My Bookshelves: Skylark
“We’d never leave, Sarah," he said. "We were born here. Our names are written in this land.”
Caleb looked at me. I knew what he was...
Lilyana Page
Jun 10, 20242 min read
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From My Bookshelves: Caleb's Story
"Behind the barn," said Cassie. "He's wrapped in a green blanket. He asked me about Papa."
I smiled.
"You and your imaginary"...
Lilyana Page
May 13, 20242 min read
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From My Bookshelves: Sarah, Plain and Tall
Book Title: Sarah, Plain and Tall Author: Patricia MacLachlan Genre: Fiction, Children's Literature Age Group: Everyone! Part of a...
Lilyana Page
Apr 15, 20242 min read
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