The Frozen Chosen - Michael Chabon creates alternate reality in Alaska in...
MICHAEL CHABON What: The author discusses, reads and signs "The Yiddish Policemen's Union" When and where: 7 p.m. Wednesday at Los Angeles Central Library, Mark Taper Auditorium, 630 W. Fifth St., Los...
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"Don't Touch My Hat!" by James Rumford (Knopf, $16.99, second-grade level). ISBN: 9780375837821. A sheriff rules his town with smarts, fairness, quick guns and a 10-gallon hat.
View ArticleKirk Douglas tells of his joys, sorrows in new book
HE'S 90, and every morning he works out at the gym. He's published his ninth book. He's starred in more than 80 movies and wouldn't mind making more.
View ArticleMunson's 'Enemy Pie' is a sweet treat for kids
DEREK MUNSON says he has talked to more than 100,000 students in our public and private schools, as well as in our libraries. To all of them, this award-winning children's author brings a message of...
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SIX THOUSAND years before the Fellowship of the Ring, long before anyone had even seen a Hobbit, the elves and men of Middle-earth quaked at the power of the dark lord Morgoth.
View ArticleGetting in touch with kids' double digits
DEAN PITCHFORD What: The author will read from and sign copies of his new kids' book, "The Big One-Oh." When: 11 a.m. today Where: Storyopolis, 12348 Ventura Blvd., Studio City Information: (818)...
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