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News Articles: Children's Book

Former Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal poses. in Atlanta, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024. Deal has written a children’s book about his two cats, continuing his efforts to improve the state's literacy rates.

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A Georgia governor's latest work after politics: a children's book on his cats 'Veto' and 'Bill'

Former Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has written a children's book about his two cats, continuing to champion for early literacy efforts. "Veto, the Governor's Cat" is a tribute to his late wife, Sandra Deal, who read books to students at more than 1,000 schools across Georgia.

August 08, 2024
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"Young Langston" by Charly Palmer appears as one of many pieces of original art in "The New Brownies Book".

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'New Brownies' Book' carries on mission to show Black children they are loved

The New Brownies' Book is inspired by the original periodical published by W.E.B. Du Bois in the 1920s and and keeps the same mission in mind: to ensure Black children know they are loved.

October 23, 2023
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  • Peter Biello

What You Need To Know: A Children's Book On COVID-19

Georgia Public Broadcasting’s new series What You Need To Know: Coronavirus provides succinct, fact-based information to help you get through the...

May 20, 2020
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  • Virginia Prescott
Actor and rap star Will Smith poses on the set of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" in Los Angeles, Calif., on Oct. 15, 1990.

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Denene Millner Bases New Children's Books On 'The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air'

The '90s sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air , ran for six seasons and launched Will Smith as a cultural icon. The show followed Smith as a...

October 10, 2019
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  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Elena Rivera
"My Jasper June" tackles a wide range of issues for a younger audience: homelessness, addiction and domestic abuse.

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Laurel Snyder Explores Grown-Up Realities For Young Readers In 'My Jasper June'

Laurel Snyder has made a career of picture books and middle-grade novels that don't shy away from the facts of life. Her newest novel, My Jasper June ,...

September 05, 2019
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  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Jesse Nighswonger
Actor and rap star Will Smith poses on the set of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" in Los Angeles, Calif., on Oct. 15, 1990.

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Denene Millner Bases New Children's Books On 'The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air'

The '90s sitcom, "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," ran for six seasons and launched Will Smith as a cultural icon. The show followed Smith as a...

March 15, 2019
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By:
  • Elena Rivera and
  • Virginia Prescott
Authors, Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes pictured with service dog, Rescue.

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Boston Marathon Bombing Survivors Pen Children's Book About Service Dog

Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes were newlyweds and spectators at the annual Boston Marathon April 15, 2013. They were at the finish line, cheering on...

February 06, 2019
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  • Virginia Prescott and
  • La'Raven Taylor
Author of "3,585 Miles to be an American girl", Nury Castillo-Crawford signs a page of her book at a book release.

3,585 Miles To Be An American Girl: The Long Trek From Peru

Listener Nury Castillo-Crawford of Gwinnett County got in touch with On Second Thought after hearing a interview on mental health issues within...

June 13, 2018
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  • Fenly Foxen and
  • Virginia Prescott
Have You Thanked An Inventor Today by Patrice McLaurin

Hey, Let's Read!

How do children’s books represent people of color? Authors and educators have organized a festival to raise awareness and celebrate books where children...

May 17, 2017
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Whitney Chirdon

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