Working on a story about children’s author/illustrator Ezra Jack Keats this morning. Best known for his award-winning stories and for introducing multiculturalism into mainstream American children’s literature. He was a fascinating fellow! By the time of his death in 1983, Keats had illustrated over 85 books, and written and illustrated 24 children’s classics.
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American interior designer Kelly Wearstler takes reading seriously
– so she’s created a private library for her own two sons.

They say necessity is the mother of invention. For one mother of triplets, that meant coming up with reading material that made it past the first encounter with questing baby hands and mouths. The Indestructibles™ range is the result – waterproof, gum-proof, tear-resistance, and of course, impossible to put down.
Indestructibles, (Workman Publishing) A$6.95 each, Booktopia
 
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Jazz up summer canvas sneakers with some colourful laces from J.Crew. And while you’re there, pick up one (or more!) of these collectible tees…

Clockwise:
A. Wild Cat Tee
B. Stripe Sequin Heart Tee
C. Smiley Tee
D. Sparkle Flower Tee
 
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