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Local Author Releases Second Book
  In July 2007, retired junior high school teacher Joe Tomasi released his first book “Miss Wheezer Comes to Stay”. It was a big hit, setting sales records at Russo’s in the Marketplace. Now, with his second book,...
Posted by margiecuster - Tue Oct 28, 2008 09:06:52 PDT
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“AUTISM HEROES” DISCUSSION AND BOOK SIGNING
On Sunday, March 30, 2008, the Kern Autism Network welcomes Dr. Barbara Firestone, author of “Autism Heroes,” to Barnes & Noble Booksellers at 4001 California Avenue, Bakersfield, for a discussion and book signing from...
Anonymous user - Sun Mar 16, 2008 14:39:00 PDT
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The Southwest's Own Kevin Morrison Visits Castle Elementary
Southwest Bakersfield's resident children's author, Kevin Morrison, recently visited Castle Elementary School, sharing his books and writing experience with students from kindergarten through sixth grade. Over the course of five days,...
Anonymous user - Fri Feb 15, 2008 09:45:07 PST
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Dangerous Boys Club... Dangerously Fun!
When I was a kid, I remember getting up early on a Saturday morning before my parents were out of bed, making a quick bowl of cereal, then hitting the door to play!   And play I did!  You see, I was 10 years old...
Posted by tgrJams - Wed Feb 6, 2008 17:37:43 PST
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Book Review: Eulalia by Brian Jacques
If you’re looking for an epic tale of friendship, adventure and destiny, then look no further than Brian Jacques’ ‘Eulalia’. If you’re familiar with this revered author, you’re well acquainted with the...
Posted by Hibiki7 - Mon Dec 17, 2007 13:14:23 PST
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Harry Potter and the end of the affair
The seventh and final installment in the now-legendary Harry Potter series has provoked worldwide excitement, shattered sales records, and redefined our expectations for popular literature.  In the wake of that kind of success, is...
Posted by JonAuverset - Thu Aug 2, 2007 15:18:58 PDT
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Children's author signs contract for third book
Bakersfield resident Kevin Morrison, author of the children's books "Stitches" and "Ghost Arson," signed a contract for his third release, "Frank Is a Chihuahua," due out this summer. "It's...
Anonymous user - Mon Feb 5, 2007 15:15:05 PST
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The Bakersfield Californian Second Annual Festival of Books
The second annual Bakersfield Californian Festival of Books will be held Saturday, Nov. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event, which will be held in the CSUB gymnasium, benefits the Kern Adult Literacy Council. Six authors will be...
Posted by ashley - Tue Oct 17, 2006 12:35:31 PDT
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A century of Driller tradition
The makings of an American football dynasty took shape in 1896 with the first reported high school football game in Bakersfield. A team that would later be called the Drillers would lead the way into California's 20th century record...
Posted by Renee - Wed Aug 2, 2006 11:34:27 PDT
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