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Tod eines Mörders
by, Jill Swenson
August 20, 2019

Congratulations to Ann Marie Ackermann! The German translation of her book Death of an Assassin: The True Story of the German Murderer Who Died Defending Robert E. Lee will be published in September by the Silberburg-Verlag publishing house. Germany’s Federal Ministry of the Interior will sponsor her launch party as one of 16 nationwide events as part of their promotion of regional literature. The launch… [Read More]

Filed Under: Ann Marie Ackermann, Bonnigheim, Death of an Assassin, Germany, historical true crime
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I Just Keep Wondering
by, Jill Swenson
May 21, 2019

Larry Scheckel’s new book, I Just Keep Wondering: 121 Questions and Answers About Science and Stuff, was released by Tumblehome Learning earlier this month.  This is the third in his I Always Wondered Series. Tumblehome Learning is a leading publisher of science books for children. Their books inspire readers to learn more about nature and the world around them. They help kids imagine themselves as… [Read More]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Larry Scheckel, science, Tumblehome Learning
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Carl T. Rowan, Journalist Extraordinaire
by, Audrey Arnold
February 12, 2019

As many of you may know, February is Black History Month. President Gerald Ford recognized it during the celebration of the United States Bicentennial in 1976, urging Americans to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” Today, we at Swenson Book Development would like to take time to recognize one outstanding man,… [Read More]

Filed Under: Autobiography, Biography, Black History Month, Breaking Barriers, Carl T. Rowan, Civil Rights Movement, Cuban Missile Crisis, Jackie Robinson, Madeleine Albright, Minneapolis Tribune, Oberlin College, President John F. Kennedy, Project Excellence, Thurgood Marshall, University of Minnesota, World War II
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Cooking and Baking with Your Local Library
by, Audrey Arnold
January 8, 2019

It’s the season of New Year’s resolutions, and as the temperatures drop, what better season is there for spending time in the kitchen honing your cooking and baking skills? Whether you’re sharpening your skills for fun or as part of your career, a valuable resource available to you in your culinary endeavors is your local library. Of course, the first thing that comes to mind… [Read More]

Filed Under: Baking, Betty Crocker, Brown County Library, cake pan library, cooking, culinary arts, Food and Family, How Baking Works, J Kenji Lopez-Alt, libraries, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, New Year's resolution, Taste of Home, The Food Lab, The Science of Cooking
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Early Birds Flock Together
by, Jill Swenson
April 10, 2018

It starts with falling down. In the snow. And not being able to get up. Art Hritus. Ben Gay. Johnny Walker. Three men I don’t want to meet up with these days. Of course I wasn’t wearing boots. The mittens had been left on the kitchen counter. I didn’t even have a hat. The wind and the snow came up out of the open expanse… [Read More]

Filed Under: Lakefly Writers Conference, Nancy Runner. Early Birds Flock Together, Orange Hat Publishing, Wisconsin Writers Association
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Enter to win a free copy of Understanding Teen Eating Disorders
by, Jill Swenson
April 3, 2018

Julie could run like the wind. Claire had trouble adjusting to college. Nick felt increasingly disconnected from his family and friends. Anna was resistant to recovery. May suffered abuse at the hands of her boyfriend. Emma was a secret eater. Like mother, like daughter for Maeve. Each chapter in this new book is a case study of a teen to illustrate the development, nature, and… [Read More]

Filed Under: Cathie Simpson, Cris Haltom, Mary Tantillo, Understanding Teen Eating Disorders
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Understanding Teen Eating Disorders
by, Jill Swenson
March 13, 2018

This Friday, March 16, Routledge releases Understanding Teen Eating Disorders: Warning Signs, Treatment Options and Stories of Courage by three Central New York authors who bring years of experience and expertise in the eating disorder field to the subject. Eating disorders are relatively common among tweens and teens and the numbers have stayed roughly the same for several decades despite effective prevention and early intervention… [Read More]

Filed Under: Ithaca, Rochester, Routledge, teen eating disorders, treatment options, warning signs
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Marcel’s Letters is a Minnesota Book Awards Finalist
by, Audrey Arnold
February 27, 2018

  While book awards are not always something that authors think about while writing, being nominated for one is a special honor and a recognition of talent and hard work. Recently, graphic designer and author Carolyn Porter was announced as a 2018 finalist in the Minnesota Book Awards for her memoir Marcel’s Letters: A Font and the Search for One Man’s Fate (Skyhorse Publishing, June… [Read More]

Filed Under: Carolyn Porter, font, Friends of the St. Paul Library, Marcel Heuze, Marcel's Letters, Minnesota Book Awards, WWII
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Sign Up to Win a Free Book: I Always Wondered About That
by, Audrey Arnold
February 13, 2018

There’s nothing like curling up with a good book and a cup of hot cocoa on a cold winter day, and Larry Scheckel’s science Q&A book I Always Wondered About That is a book that will keep you entertained for hours. With answers to questions like “Is time travel possible?” and “Why is water wet?” this book has something for everyone. Certainly, it is the perfect… [Read More]

Filed Under: Book Giveaway, I Always Wondered About That, Larry Scheckel, Tumblehome Learning
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I Always Wondered About That
by, Jill Swenson
November 14, 2017

On December 1, Tumblehome Learning will release of Larry Scheckel’s new book, I Always Wondered About That: 101 Questions about Science and Other Stuff. Entertaining and educational, this book applies science to phenomena that are part of our everyday lives with questions and answers that appeal both to science nerds and those who struggled through high school chemistry class. Hypothetical, irreverent, and quirky questions—the kind… [Read More]

Filed Under: Larry Scheckel, physics, science, time travel, Tomah Teacher of the Year, Tumblehome Learning, Wisconsin Society of Science Teachers
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