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Features

Much Ado About Middle Grade by Horn Book editors
Continuing our centennial coverage with ­discussion of this issue’s mini-theme.

Columns

Editorial

Some Magazine! by Elissa Gershowitz
If “terrific” and “radiant” come to mind, you’re not alone.

The Writers’ Page

The Heroes Inside Us by Kekla Magoon and Cynthia Leitich Smith
“Fighting for truth, justice, and the right to share our stories.”

Field Notes

I’m Dreaming of…Winter Reading! by Amanda Lawrence
A step-by-step guide in preparation for a library’s wintertime award program.

Horn Book Reminiscences

A Full-Circle Moment by Claudette S. McLinn
The founder and executive director of the Center for the Study of Multicultural ­Children’s ­Literature recalls connections with the Horn Book through the years.

Board Book Roundup

A Golden Age of Board Books by Rachel G. Payne
Why board books are more than worthy of ­attention right now.

Reviews

Book Reviews

Departments

September/October Starred Books

Impromptu

Index to Advertisers

Index to Books Reviewed

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