Tag Archives: reading

‘Fifty Shades’ makes ALA’s annual list of most challenged books

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Sarah Chain

“Fifty Shades of Grey” by E.L. James made the American Library Association’s list of most challenged books for 2012, but Dav Pilkey’s “Captain Underpants” took the No. 1 spot.

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Manchester Twp. pilot Ricardo Aguilar pens kids’ book ‘So You Want to Be A Pilot!’

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Sarah Chain

Southwest Airlines pilot and Manchester Twp. author Ricardo Aguilar wrote a children’s book, “So You Want to Be A Pilot!”, in 2012.

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York author creates interactive children’s book, ‘B Dogg Goes to School’

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Sarah Chain

York author Michael Simpson released an interactive children’s book, “B Dogg Goes to School,” which helps children with decision-making and consequences.

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Would you pay to browse in a bookstore?

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Sarah Chain

Fees to browse in a brick-and-mortar bookstore are one way to fight back against “showrooming,” consumers’ practice of browsing in person and then purchasing items at a discount online.

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York County Libraries, York County Literacy Council partner for ‘York Reads!’

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Sarah Chain

York County Libraries and the York County Literacy Council have partnered for York Reads!, an initiative to promote literacy in York County.

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Books, wolves and chocolate: Some of our recent regional homeschooling fun

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Joan

Homeschooling mom Joan Concilio Otto shares her daughter’s Buck-A-Book Week fundraising success and some ideas for local trips, including the Wolf Sanctuary of PA and Wilbur Chocolate Co. in Lititz.

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York Catholic grad J.M. Kelley releases second novel, ‘Daddy’s Girl’

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Sarah Chain

York Catholic graduate Joann Marie Kelley will release her second novel, “Daddy’s Girl,” Jan. 27, 2013.

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York County bookstore owners, readers pick favorite reads from 2012

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Sarah Chain

York County bookstore owners, readers and York Daily Record/Sunday News staff pick their favorite reads for 2012.

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Smart writing: My 12-year-old daughter wants you to share your similes

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Joan

12-year-old unschooler Sarah Otto wants to hear your simile suggestions. She’s as excited as a kid at Christmastime for them!

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So what do relaxed homeschoolers read?

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Joan

YDR online editor and homeschooling mom Joan Concilio Otto shares a look at what her family members, including 12-year-old Sarah, are reading and learning about.

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