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Ask Ernest cover

KnoWhutIMean Vern?

June 14, 2017 Holly Celebrity Gossip and Advice, Ha Ha Ha? 4 comments

Ask Ernest!: What, When, Where, Why, Who Cares Worrell (fictional character) 1993 Submitter: Here is a poster child for the importance of weeding your library’s humor section. Helpfully, the book’s subtitle asks many of the relevant questions I had about

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Super TV Stars

Super TV Stars

September 9, 2013 Holly Celebrity Gossip and Advice 9 comments

Super TV Stars Meyers 1977 Submitter: Wow.  Why was this book in my library?  I understand that teens and preteens enjoy media and like to look at magazines or websites about their favorite stars, but I’m pretty sure none of my

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TV Superstars cover

TV Superstars

September 14, 2011 Mary Kelly Celebrity Gossip and Advice 19 comments

TV Superstars Scrapbook Itfinoski and Lackmann 1984 Of course I snagged this title!  Four shows all in one book. I am sure that the title/cover alone would have garnered readers back in the 80s.  However even for a kid’s book,

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