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Award-winning author Gary D. Schmidt—-Remember Who You Are—-Part 3

Award-winning author Gary D. Schmidt—-Remember Who You Are—-Part 3

When I attended best-selling author Gary D. Schmidt’s book talk at Boswell Book Company in February, he was sitting with a girl (age 10 or 11?) at a corner table before the presentation began.  As I stood nearby browsing bookshelves, I caught wisps of their conversation about stories, characters, and...Read More
Award-winning author Gary D. Schmidt—Remember Who You Are—Part 2

Award-winning author Gary D. Schmidt—Remember Who You Are—Part 2

What happens to an American boy and his family when he opens the door one morning to find a proper English butler on the doorstep? Not one who has lost his way, mind you, but one who plans on moving in and taking over and doing all the typical butler-y...Read More
Award-winning author Gary D. Schmidt—Remember Who You Are—Part 1

Award-winning author Gary D. Schmidt—Remember Who You Are—Part 1

In the spirit of Mister Rogers Neighborhood, the neighborhood bookstore is a favorite spot for book lovers. In this age of Amazon, online shopping, Kindles, ebooks, and downloads, a real live bookstore is a sight for sore eyes. A place to browse and bask in a bounty of books. Boswell...Read More