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Benjamin, A.H. “Oh, No,” Said Elephant. illus. by Alireza Goldouzian. 48p. Minedition. May 2016. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9789888341078. PreS-Gr 2 –Elephant, Leopard, Zebra, and Monkey are playing. Though Elephant always wants to join in and tries his best,...

We went to dozens of our favorite writers, critics, and editors, and asked a simple question: “What was your favorite reading experience of 2014?”  What we got in return was anything short of simple. This “reading experience” could be one’s favorite...

The History and Beauty of GemstonesA passionate study of the fascinating world of gemstones. Beauty, mystery, intrigue, and obsession are to be found in the gem world. This will be a guided tour of that sphere. Diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires and...

November 18 In History 1095: Pope Urban II opened the Council of Clermont. Summoned to plan the First Crusade, it was attended by over 200 bishops. Among its official policies, the Council decreed that a pilgrimage to Jerusalem made every other penance...

The nominees for THE 45TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS were announced today during a live press conference at the TV One presentation to the Television Critics Association during its Winter 2014 Press Tour in Pasadena, CA.  David Oyelowo (“Lee Daniels...