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Archive for March, 2011

February Bestseller List

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011

The February 2011 Bestsellers List  compiled monthly by NLS combines information taken from the bestseller lists of the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, and the Washington Post. Bestsellers are included in the list when they appear on one of the above bestseller lists for a month or more. Titles in the February Bestseller List with an […]

Reading Across RI on WHJJ

Friday, March 18th, 2011

Reading Across RI events This Weekend:   Listen in on Saturday morning to Reading with Robin, featuring RI Center for the Book members discussing The Unforgiving Minute and other Center for the Book activities 7 am, 920 AM – WHJJ . Call in with your burning questions: 1-866-920-WHJJ .   Living Literature presents The Unforgiving Minute […]

Blind Author, Beth Finke

Thursday, March 17th, 2011

It was a great honor to hear author, Beth Finke talk at a Lbphra Bookbreak session. Besides authoring two books, award winning children’s book, Hanni and Beth: Safe and Sound RC/DB067181 and an autobiography, Long Time, No See RC056482, Beth is a NPR commentator. Her essays air on the NPR Morning Edition. She also teaches a writing course for senior citizens […]

Low Vision Technology Seminar

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011

In conjunction with Tech Access, Freedom Scientific, and Silver Lining Technology, INSIGHT will be hosting a Low Vision Technology seminar at INSIGHT on Tuesday, March 29th. The seminar is an opportunity to learn about and try the latest in low vision technology. The program will run from 10AM – 3PM. There will be structured presentations and opportunities […]

RARI Author Breakfast

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011

Join Reading Across Rhode Island’s 9th Annual Author Breakfast at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet with Craig Mullaney, author of the Unforgiving Minute: A Soldier’s Education on Saturday, April 30, 2011. Register for the Breakfast.