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Orange County Children’s Book Festival

ByMichael Thal

Remember the good old days when you could walk into Crown Books, Borders, or Barnes & Noble and browse the tombs for your favorite author or curl up in a corner to check out a fun read? With most bookstores closed, where can a mom purchase books for children and teens besides logging onto Amazon?…

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High School and College Students Save Lives with the American Red Cross

ByMichael Thal

All of us can make a difference. It just takes a little effort, focus, and the willingness to help others. High school and college students looking for scholarship money or just a gift card can bolster their resumes and save lives, too. The American Red Cross has a special program, Leaders Save Lives. Here’s what…

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A Time Travel Tale about the Salem Witch Trials

ByMichael Thal

Netti hung from the hanging tree, her body limp and swinging. It’s 1692 Salem, Massachusets with the infamous witch trials under way. Netti was a sweet and innocent young woman who wouldn’t hurt a fly. Her crime: She knew how to turn herbs into oils. Neighbor Jonas Hale believed the girl was actually brewing potions…

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French Fries With a Side of Guys Book Tour

ByMichael Thal

Payton Carter is one of six kids (all of which are named after famous football players), not to mention the only girl in the Carter household. With this much testosterone and no mother, it’s no wonder she’s absolutely clueless when it comes to makeup, dances, and talking to guys she’s crushing on. And now she’s about…

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Book Cover Reveal: Season of Decay

ByMichael Thal

About the Book Title: The Season of Decay Author: Michael W. Garza Genre: YA horror Our world decayed and a new world arose from the ashes of the old. The Canaan tribe formed from the ruins of their oppressors, struggling to build a new world for themselves, challenged by the rise of a threat within…

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Join SCrAP and get neat stuff for your school

ByMichael Thal

Think back to your childhood experience in the school cafeteria. Remember the wasted food tossed into trash after a small bite? Recall the garbage cans brimming with discarded lunches? According to DoSomething.org, one of the largest global organizations for young people and social change, one in six Americans face hunger and more than one in…

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Love (The Allure Chronicles #4)

ByMichael Thal

    Purchase on Amazon Purchase on iBooks Purchase on Google Play Add it on Goodreads   There is nothing more powerful than love. Daisy and Owen never catch a break. After being torn apart by the powerful and ruthless Elders, the sweetness of their reunion is tempered by the knowledge that Daisy’s emotions may…