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I am concerned about how my book club scheduled for next Thursday at the time of this writing is going to go. Given that I’ve been telling people what to read for better than a decade in these pages, ...

Scholastic research shows that humor in books is the top characteristic kids look for when making their reading selections. According to the Scholastic Kids & Family Reading Report, more than 50 ...

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