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Book Spine Letter Holder (Before anyone gets upset about ruining books, this was made from a Reader’s Digest condensed book, by definition not a first edition, rejected by most book…

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Library Olympics We started off the summer reading program with Library Olympics! This year the theme is “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read!” with an emphasis on sports.   First, opening…

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For Librarians Who Secretly Wish it was “S.T.E.A.” and not S.T.E.M… When I was asked to do a math-related program as part of a S.T.E.M. grant, I freaked out.  Math…

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  I’m reading Secret Societies: Inside the World’s Most Notorious Organizations by John Lawrence Reynolds to help me develop my own evil organization for my story.  I recommend this book-…

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(art by Luke Carvill)  Fighting Despair When You’re Not Selling or Getting Acceptances The next person who tries to comfort me by telling me Van Gogh only sold one picture…

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Sewing T-Shirt Quilt Project I  love t-shirts.  They are wearable momentos , silent announcements of your personality and a way to share what you love.  They are also damn comfortable.…

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10 Recommended Books to Help Your Creativity The Artist’s Way By Julia Cameron.  A classic, talking about coaxing out the battered, gun-shy artist from within, using artist dates, morning pages…

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