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On my many outings to the bookstore over the years, I’ve wondered why the quality of children’s activity books seems to be on the decline. You’ve probably come across the type of activity book I’m ...

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For the books in this series, Dolly took inspiration from her god-dog Billy the Kid, an adorable French bulldog the singer is lucky to love! The first two children’s books in the series, Billy the Kid ...

In this week's nonprofit spotlight, we highlight Reach Out and Read Rhode Island, a group that has put literacy and getting ...