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Ken Baker

Children\'s book author, freelance writer, husband, and father of five

May
8
2013
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Power of Reading

Written by Ken Baker

Opinion piece on the opportunities that books and reading create for kids and adults too.

Apr
8
2013
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Dragon Fiasco Insights

Written by Ken Baker

An exclusive interview w/ Old MacDonald about the dragon troubles he had on his farm.

Nov
26
2012
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Everything is Reading

Written by Ken Baker

Getting kids to read and why Everything is Reading from an interview with Travis Jonker, 2014 Caldecott committee member and founder of 100scopenotes

Oct
31
2012
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How to Connect with Teen Readers and Non-readers

Written by Ken Baker

Interview with teen services librarian and co-host of the Authors are ROCKSTARS! podcast about connecting teens and non-readers with books that will make a difference in their lives.

Aug
7
2012
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Book review: Death Cloud

Written by Ken Baker

Book review of the first book in the Young Sherlock Holmes series, Death Cloud by Andrew Lane

Jul
31
2012
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Review: The False Prince

Written by Ken Baker

Review of The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen

Jul
21
2012
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Review: Ranger's Apprentice

Written by Ken Baker

Review of middle-grade Ranger's Apprentice authored by John Flanagan.

Apr
4
2012
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The Importance of Reading Aloud to Children

Written by Ken Baker

Interview with Bank Street College educator and librarian on the importance of reading aloud to children and books that make good read-alouds.

Mar
1
2012
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Librarian Booktalk with Deanna Romriell – Part 2

Written by kenbaker

Insights on the 2012 Caldecott medal and honor books, and the experience serving on the committee as shared by Donna Romriell, 2012 committee member and children's librarian

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