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September fun at the Ellenville Library
Posted Monday, August 24, 2026 7:26 pm ELLENVILLE, NY — There’s plenty going on at the Ellenville Public Library and Museum (EPLM). Help us win the Ulster County Food Fight From September 2 -October 17, once again we need YOUR help to win the Ulster County Food Fight! How can you help? By donating unexpired, unopened dry or canned goods to one of our food donation boxes at the desk. Collect a raffle ticket at the desk each time you donate items for the chance to win a fabulous prize.
Sonderbooks Book Review of
by Gail Carson Levine read by Eden Riegel Review posted December 8, 2025. Listening Library, 2000. 5 hours, 42 minutes. This review written August 25, 2025, from a library eaudiobook. Original review posted February 25, 2002. 1998 Newbery Honor Book Starred Review 2002 Sonderbooks Stand-out: #4 Young Adult and Children's Fantasy Rereads To this day, I am proud that I discovered Ella Enchanted *before* it won Newbery Honor. I have a first edition, without the sticker.
Ogre Enchanted Book Review
age 8+ Girl becomes ogre in imaginative "Ella Enchanted" spin-off. Parents need to know that Ogre Enchanted, a return to the world of Ella Enchanted by author Gail Carson Levine, is a creative re-spinning of the Beauty and the Beast theme intersecting with a Polish fairy tale about real and false princes. There's plenty to relate to in heroine Evie's struggles as she's turned into an ogre who can only break the spell by getting someone to propose marriage, and accepting.
Unpacking FTC's New Stance On Standard-Essential Patents
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Unpacking FTC's New Stance On Standard-Essential Patents
By Gail Levine and Carmen Longoria-Green ( April 16, 2025, 5:48 PM EDT) -- On Inauguration Day, Andrew Ferguson succeeded Lina Khan in the role of chair of the Federal Trade Commission.[1] Ferguson's vision of the FTC may well be different from his predecessor's in a host of ways, including in his understanding of the scope of the FTC's power to challenge anticompetitive conduct under Section 5 of the FTC Act, which authorizes the FTC to challenge unfair methods of competition.[2]...
Guest Post: Mae Bennett shares fairytale retellings to add to your TBR
With a title like Barely Even Friends, I knew I was bound to enjoy anything Mae Bennett wrote. If you couldn't tell, her debut is a Beauty and the Beast retelling. Whether you're someone who grew up on the Disney classic or have love for the old story, I think you'll enjoy it either way. However, we're not here to talk about that just yet as the book doesn't release until June 4th.
The book you should read next, based on your fave fairy tale
When it comes to our beloved BookTok tropes, we can trace many of their origins back to old-school fairy tales. But eventually, we grow out of our childhood storybooks and look for longer, more complex stories that capture the magic of familiar folklore in an all-new format. Luckily, fairy tale retellings that imagine a well-known story from a fresh angle exist. So without further ado, here's the book you should slate next on your TBR, based on your fave fairy tale.
FTC's Proposed HSR Changes Will Complicate Merger Filings
By William Stallings, Gail Levine and Kathryn Lloyd (August 9, 2023, 5:26 PM EDT) -- The sweeping revisions proposed by the Federal Trade Commission to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act premerger notification rules would be the most significant change in the 45-year history of the program.[1]... Law360 is on it, so you are, too. A Law360 subscription puts you at the center of fast-moving legal issues, trends and developments so you can act with speed and confidence.
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The Moonlight Zoo
Maudie Powell-Tuck, illus. by Karl James Mountford. Tiger Tales, $18.99 (32p) ISBN 978-1-68010-291-8 Shades of turquoise and raspberry dominate the busily patterned illustrations by Mountford (The Circles in the Sky) that accompany this tale of a magical zoo where lost animals shelter each evening.
Show Us Who You Are
Elle McNicoll. Crown, $16.99 (304p) ISBN 978-0-593-56299-4 By exploring ethical dilemmas around digital immortality and neurodivergent identity, McNicoll (A Kind of Spark) grants this speculative novel the intensity of a psychological thriller. In near-future London, autistic 12-year-old Cora Byers is a budding investigative journalist navigating her mother’s death, relentless bullying, and whether to “care about normal” at school.
My Nest of Silence
Matt Faulkner. Atheneum, $18.99 (384p) ISBN 978-1-534-47762-9 Faulkner (Gaijin: American Prisoner of War) employs stunningly realistic b&w comics spreads and aching prose to deliver a forthright account of one Japanese American family during WWII. Ten-year-old Mari Asai and her older brother Mak live in Manzanar, a Japanese internment camp in California.
Tasting Light: Ten Science Fiction Stories to Rewire Your Perceptions
Edited by A.R. Capetta and Wade Roush. MITeen, $19.99 (320p) ISBN 978-1-5362-1938-8 This dazzling speculative collection comprising 10 authors and edited by Capetta (The Heartbreak Bakery), who also contributes, and Roush (Extraterrestrials), explores emerging innovative technology to imagine expansive futures.
Nothing Sung and Nothing Spoken
Nita Tyndall. HarperTeen, $17.99 (320p) ISBN 978-0-06-308744-6 Starting in 1938 and stretching through the end of WWII, this atmospheric Berlin-set story by Tyndall (Who I Was with Her) follows 15-year-old Charlotte Kraus as she immerses herself in the growing underground Swing culture.
Lolo’s Light by Liz Garton Scanlon
Liz Garton Scanlon. Chronicle, $16.99 (232p) ISBN 978-1-7972-1294-4 Garton (The Great Good Summer) treats the topic of grief with wisdom and tenderness in this slice-of-life novel set on the North Shore of Chicago. Everything seems to go fine on the evening that 12-year-old Millie Donally babysits for the very first time, but she learns the next morning that sometime during the night, her four-month-old charge, Lolo Acosta, died from sudden infant death syndrome.
Me and the Boss: A Story About Mending and Love
Michelle Edwards, illus. by April Harrison. Random House/Schwartz, $18.99 (40p) ISBN 978-0-593-31067-0 “I know big sisters,” Lee says. “Zora, the boss, she’s mine. I go wherever she goes, and we are always home before dark. Those are the rules.” At their local library, the siblings, portrayed as Black, learn embroidery; Zora sews a flower that earns compliments from their parents, whereas Lee makes a “mess” and discovers a hole in his pocket.
Shoshi’s Shabbat
Caryn Yacowitz, illus. by Kevin Hawkes. Candlewick, $18.99 (48p) ISBN 978-1-5362-1654-7 In fields near Jerusalem, a winsome brown and white ox named Shoshi works hard six days a week for her Jewish human, Simon. On the seventh day, Shabbat, she rests along with Simon’s family, all portrayed with brown skin, eating sweet hay and playing hide-and-seek with his grandchildren.
Sparrows in the Wind
Gail Carson Levine. Quill Tree, $17.99 (352p) ISBN 978-0-06-303907-0 A nonconformist epic fantasy by Levine (A Ceiling Made of Eggshells) centers the events of the Trojan War around two courageous female protagonists. Fourteen-year-old Trojan princess Cassandra worries about the responsibility of acting as kanephoros—balancing a full basket on her head while leading the city to celebrate a god or goddess.
You Can’t Kill Snow White
Beatrice Alemagna, trans. from the French by Karin Snelson and Emilie Robert Wong. Unruly, $24.95 (96p) ISBN 978-1-59270-381-4 In this unsparing variation on the Brothers Grimm story, Alemagna (Never, Not Ever!) embraces all the intensity and violence of the original. Narrating in the oft-villainized queen’s voice, the text contextualizes the woman’s position.
Shelf Care, Episode #16: Don’t Think of an Elephant! (RA for non-RA Staff)
READER. First published September 1, 2021 (Booklist Online). In this episode of Booklist’s Shelf Care: The Podcast, host Susan Maguire talks to librarian Katie McLean Horner about helping non-readers’ advisory staff hone their RA skills, audio editor Heather Booth shares an easy, easy way to find audio titles, and Books for Youth’s Maggie Reagan cries into her cat.
Book List: April is National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month in Canada. Never read poetry before? There’s no better time to start – there’s so much to explore. We have a tremendous variety to choose from, you can start small with one poem or dive into a whole collection. And don’t forget that April 29th is Poem in Your Pocket Day. Surprise your family and friends with your favourite poem! Adult Books Dearly by Margaret Atwood Her first book of poetry in over a decade.
The Book Scenes That Live In Our Heads Rent-Free
This post contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, Book Riot may earn a commission. There are some books that you read and immediately forget about. They’re not necessarily bad books, but they’re popcorn reads: they’re quick to consume and usually aren’t very substantial. Some books, though, are more like the kernel stuck in your teeth: as much as you might want to move on, you keep coming back to it, unable to dislodge it.
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? #imwayr [2.15.21]
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? originated as a meme that started by Shelia at Book Journeys, then it passed onto Kathryn at The Book Date. Then the Unleashing Readers, Jen Vincent, Teach Mentor Texts, and Kellee decided to give it a twist by having a #kidlit focus.
New York Stories of the Past: Historical Fiction for Children
If your child is a fan of historical fiction there are many wonderful tales set in our city. From the American Revolution to September 11th, a lot of important events have happened here. This selection of stories below take place in neighborhoods from Harlem to Brooklyn, and even on Liberty Island inside the famous statue.
Confronting the Spanish Inquisitors
How much of our anguish should we share with our children? By AARON LEIBEL AUGUST 1, 2020 13:05 THE VILLAGE of Castrillo Matajudios (Kill Jews Fort), Spain, 2014.
A Busy Six Months
By: Gail Levine, Bureau of Competition | Jul 8, 2020 10:08AM Share This Page Gail Levine, Bureau of Competition Jul 8, 2020 As we head into the second half of 2020, it’s a good time to pause and take stock of the past six months of work in the Bureau of Competition. Despite the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, Bureau staff have not let up in fulfilling our mission to enforce the antitrust laws and promote competition.
a historical-fiction panel
Festival Info Live Putting the STORY in History: a historical-fiction panel This present moment will become tomorrow’s history. What stories will YOU tell in the future? Three celebrated historical fiction authors–Anne Bustard (BLUE SKIES), Gail Carson Levine (A CEILING MADE OF EGGSHELLS), and Linda Sue Park (PRAIRIE LOTUS)–will reveal the inspiration and research that brought their latest books to life.
Barnes & Noble Launches National Children’s Short Story Contest
Do you have a budding novelist at home? Barnes & Noble, Inc. is pleased to announce its first National Children’s Short Story Contest for young storytellers and promising wordsmiths! Barnes & Noble is calling on children ages 6-12 to share their original short stories for a chance to be published in a book, as well as receive a signed edition book from bestselling author Gail Carson Levine.
Writing Fantasy: The Kiss of Life by Gail Carson Levine
I’m very excited to present this article on writing fantasy, exclusively for Kidlit by Gail Carson Levine. The key to writing fantasy is relatable detail. The great thing about reading fantasy (and writing fantasy) is that we get to have experiences not available to us in ordinary life. The great thing about writing fantasy is that we’re able to take a deep dive into what those experiences might be like. As a reader, I feel disappointed when the dive is a belly flop.
Writing Tips for Beginners - Creative, Poetry, Short Stories & More
National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is here and gift-giving season is on its way. Whether you’re an aspiring author, an avid reader, a NaNo participant, or know someone who is, these recommendations can move you beyond thinking about writing to doing it. No Map, Great Trip: A Young Writer’s Road to Page One by Paul Fleischman Part memoir, part writing book, and part reflection on art and creativity, this inspirational book includes writing tips and prompts just right for budding authors.
Portrait of a Bookseller: Madeline S.
How would you describe your job to someone you just met? I’m a book curator! I’m part of the team that buys new books for all Powell’s locations. We look through catalogs of upcoming books and meet with publisher representatives to decide what should be on our shelves. I’m really passionate about books for kids and teens, so it’s exciting and rewarding being the buyer for young adult, middle grade, and some younger kids’ titles.
Author Chat with Gail Carson Levine (Ogre Enchanted), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
Today we're excited to chat with Gail Carson Levine author of Ogre Enchanted. Read on for more about Gail and her book, plus an giveaway! Meet Gail Carson Levine! Gail Carson Levine's first book for children, Ella Enchanted, was a Newbery Honor Book.
What Princes and Princesses are Teaching Our Kids
Skyla is absolutely over the moon about princesses. The North Texas 5-year-old not only dresses up like the characters and enjoys the movies, but she has also attended parties alongside her aunt, a professional party entertainer who appears at events as princess characters.
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Tea and Book Pairings For Your Afternoon Cuppa
I start each day with a large cup of strong, sweet coffee. After that, though, I’m a strict tea drinker. Tea is the mostly widely drunk beverage, after water. Tea is antioxidant rich and available in an innumerable varieties of flavors, including bookish varieties. Nothing goes better with a cup of tea than a good book. Try these tea and book pairings for your afternoon reading session.
My Fairy Tale: Ella Enchanted – HCCB – Medium
Today, I received my copies of the twentieth-anniversary edition of Ella Enchanted. I lifted a book out of the box, held it, felt its weight — a paperback, not heavy, but heavy with significance for me. Flip back more than twenty years to 1993 when, unpublished, I was starting a new writing class, feeling uncertain what to write, and doubting whether whatever I wrote would be read by more than my teacher and the stalwart members of my critique group. I had always loved fairy tales.
How The Heroine Of 'Ella Enchanted' (Accidentally) Became A Feminist Icon
Twenty years ago, a middle-grade fantasy novel landed on bookstore shelves and changed a generation of readers. No, not Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone ― though the above sentence certainly applies to J.K. Rowling’s paradigm-shifting book.1997 saw the publication of another debut geared toward younger readers, this one by Gail Carson Levine. Ella Enchanted, a novel-length retelling of “Cinderella,�
Ella Enchanted - Gail Carson Levine - Paperback
This beloved Newbery Honor-winning story about a feisty heroine is sure to enchant readers new and old. At her birth, Ella of Frell receives a foolish fairy's gift—the “gift” of obedience. Ella must obey any order, whether it's to hop on one foot for a day and a half, or to chop off her own head! But strong-willed Ella does not accept her fate... Against a bold backdrop of princes, ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, and fairy godmothers, Ella goes on a quest to break the curse forever.
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