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Let’s Wonder Together: Book Inspiration to Get Outside with Kids

Did you know that most children (5-8 years old) spend at least three hours a day on screens, and for older kids, it’s 5+ hours – and these are considered low estimates. Meanwhile, the time children spend outdoors engaging in unstructured play has plummeted. Some estimates are as low as five minutes a day.

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Fred Waitzkin On The Lifelong Friendship At The Heart Of His New Novel

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Asher Perlman On Obsessive Ruminating, Getting Personal, And Drawing Hands

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Building and Curating a Manga Collection to Meet Growing Community Demand

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Myriam Lacroix On Her Spectacular Debut Novel

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Emiko Jean On The Role Of Hope In Her Riveting New Thriller

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“You Don’t Know How Many People Are In Your Corner Until You Remove Yourself Out Of Your Own Way” – Deesha Dyer On Taking Risks and Tackling Imposter Syndrome

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Katya Apekina On Mediums, Complicated Family Relationships, And The Weight Of Storytelling

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Daniel Lefferts On The Surprising Fusion Of Influences On His Exhilarating Debut Novel

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“The End Is Not The End, It’s Going To Linger” — Lindsay Hunter On Her Heartbreaking New Novel

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“I Want There To Be Room For The Reader’s Imagination” – Laura Sims On Her Terrifying New Novel

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Denene Millner On Her Tender Family Saga And Discovering “Beauty On The Page”

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Nina Simon On How Her Bighearted Mystery Helped Her Redefine Strength

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Judith L. Pearson On Mary Lasker, The “Catalytic Agent” Who Revolutionized U.S. Medical Research

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Greg Glasgow And Kathryn Mayer On The Environmental Battle Behind Walt Disney’s Final Project

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Madeline Martin On The Unexpected Discovery That Made Her Change Course Midway Through Her Novel

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Ben Purkert On Masculinity, The Ad World, and The “Train Wreck” Aspect Of His Sensational Debut Novel

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Greg Marshall On Writing Fearlessly And Rediscovering Queer Joy

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Fiona Davis On Radio City Music Hall And The City Behind The Stage

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Tyler Parker On Inherently Flawed Characters And Embracing Maximalism

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Bringing Home The Personal Story In “The War Is Here”

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Rebecca Makkai On Plot Construction, Boarding Schools, And Singing Gorilla Telegrams

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Adele Bertei On Entering The Battle Zones Of Her Youth

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Tara Ison On Finding The Emotional Logic Beneath Her Characters

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Francesca T. Royster On The Joys of Chosen Family