Mac Barnett: Why a good book is a secret door

Childhood is surreal. Why shouldn’t children’s books be? In this whimsical talk, award-winning author Mac Barnett speaks about writing that escapes the page, art as a doorway to wonder — and what real kids say to a fictional whale.

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SHOULD WE STAY OR SHOULD WE GO?

Should We Stay or Should We Go?

Lionel Shriver takes a satirical look at the possible outcomes of a couple’s vow to off themselves when they reach their 80s. Thought-provoking, occasionally bizarre, and a sincere look at what makes a marriage work. See if it is available today at the library.

A Moment in Time Podcast

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