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The Shadow by Hans Christian Andersen was first published in 1847. In some ways, it is Andersen’s darkest tale. The character ...

In creating a new illustrated edition of Wilde’s children’s tales, Lauren O’Hara reconnects with a family story shaped by migration and books — and with Wilde’s own journey from Enniskillen schoolboy ...

“The Parsis came all the way from Persia, landing on the coast of Gujarat, not far from where I live—Nargol. The ruler, Jadi Rana, didn’t want foreigners in his land. He sent them a silver urn, filled ...

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Lisa Nordin is an actress, writer, and fan of all things performing arts. Her favorite genres are Sci-Fi and Fantasy. She is a self-published author and enjoys exploring how fictional stories help ...

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Imagination and creativity come alive at Children's Fairyland on the shores of Oakland's Lake Merritt. For 75 years, the 10-acre storybook park has helped generations create ...

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