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Seven debut authors. Seven books. One big dance toward publication.

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  • Posted on Friday, June 26, 2020Thursday, June 25, 2020
  • by Kathleen West

Let the Children Read Whatever They Want

I was just chatting with my sixteen-year-old son yesterday about reading. “Remember how everyone loves reading when they’re in second,…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, December 20, 2017Wednesday, December 20, 2017
  • by Kimmery Martin

A Writer Defends Science

This is a literary website and normally I write about whatever bookish topic has been selected for the week. This…

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  • Posted on Monday, August 13, 2012Wednesday, August 29, 2012
  • by JoanneL

For Deb Joanne Reading is Always a Good Habit

It’s Bad Habits week here at the Deb Ball and I was going to take the obvious road and write…

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  • Posted on Monday, September 26, 2011Thursday, August 23, 2012
  • by JoanneL

Deb Joanne discusses Banned Books Week

It’s banned books week.  Most of you know what that means (if you don’t, check out the link) and I…

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Since 2007, the Debutante Ball has been celebrating first-time authors and their books. Learn more.

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Current Topic: Welcoming the New Class

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