Really Good Banned Books

In these days of sensitivity, some of my favorite childhood books seem like they would be banned.. However, when I checked online library collections, most remain in circulation.  ***Instert heavy hearted thoughts on banning books (I don’t approve) and what taxpayer’s money should be used for here (it’s loaded) and that’s a column for another…

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15 Alabama books to take to the beach

This story by Michelle Matthews appeared last week in the AL.com newspapers — and guess who was included? Yippee! What a nice surprise to be grouped with these amazing authors from Alabama! If you want to read the story at the AL.com site, click HERE. 15 Alabama books to take to the beach this summer…

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Dyslexia helps develop a story of perseverance

*This is the second story and actual interview I wrote about Fannie Flagg that will appear in this Sunday’s Press Register, Birmingham News and Huntsville Times.  Info on where you can meet Fannie Flagg this week are at the bottom of the page.   Like the tiny scraps of fabric in granny’s worn quilt, our…

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