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Best of 2013

January 29, 2014 by Travis Jonker

Gallery: These Picture Books Have Secrets

2013 was a stellar year for book cases – the paper or cloth that covers the actual boards of a hardcover book. There were all manner of creative illustrations and debossing going on. Before I clear out my 2013 shelves, I thought we could take a look at the books that have secrets under their […]

January 3, 2014 by Travis Jonker

Top 10 Posts of 2013: #1

100 Scope Notes is up on the shelf until January 6. Until then, let’s sit by the fire in our union suits and count down the most popular posts of the year. #10: The Newbery Medal Infographic #9: So You Want to Win the Newbery? (Part I) #8: Top 10 Circulated Books of 2013: 5th-6th […]

January 2, 2014 by Travis Jonker

Top 10 Posts of 2013: #2

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Top 10 Posts of 2013: #3

January 1, 2014 by Travis Jonker

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December 30, 2013 by Travis Jonker

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December 27, 2013 by Travis Jonker

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December 26, 2013 by Travis Jonker

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December 25, 2013 by Travis Jonker

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December 24, 2013 by Travis Jonker

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