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Blogger Amy Steinbauer

Books that I Love, Now vs Then

December 27, 2019| Amy Steinbauer|1 Comment

Being a children’s librarian, I’m often asked for children’s book recommendations, and even more often, I am asked about my favorite books from my childhood. As we know, lots of books don’t hold up over time, so I need to refresh my list and preferences with new favorites.

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