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By mvlife on September 16, 2011
Heather Vogel Frederick, a beloved author of numerous books for young readers, will join an impressive array of authors and illustrators at the Mission Viejo Readers’ Festival on October 1. She will discuss her widely popular book, “Mother-Daughter Book Club,” which has captivated readers across the country. The story begins as a mom-inspired ritual of [...]
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By mvlife on September 13, 2011
How do you fight despair and learn to meet the world with a loving heart? No matter where people live or what their circumstances may be, everyone needs boundless, restorative love, Father Gregory Boyle believes. In his uplifting book “Tattoos on the Heart” Boyle amply demonstrates the impact unconditional love can have on a person’s [...]
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By mvlife on September 6, 2011
Cornelia Funke, a multiple award-winning author of children’s and young adult fiction, will make a rare public appearance at the Mission Viejo Readers’ Festival on Oct. 1. Funke is best known for her “Inkheart” trilogy, which have gained international attention and critics have praised her as the “German J. K. Rowling.” Time Magazine named her [...]
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By mvlife on August 29, 2011
Wendy Mass, an award-winning author of young-adult fiction and nonfiction, will delight tweens, teens and adults alike when she appears at the 3rd annual Mission Viejo Readers’ Festival on Saturday, Oct. 1. Wendy’s books have been translated into 13 languages and nominated for 46 state book awards. Some of her beloved titles include “A Mango-Shaped [...]
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By mvlife on August 25, 2011
Judy Schachner, author of the New York Times bestselling “Skippyjon Jones” series, will appear in Mission Viejo’s Writers Present program on Sept. 11. Schachner will discuss her new book, “Skippyjon Jones Class Action.” Skippyjon Jones is a Siamese cat who wants to be a Chihuahua. The book tells the hilarious tale of the cat’s fun-filled [...]
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By mvlife on August 25, 2011
Jamie Ford, a New York Times bestselling author, will join a host of renowned authors, illustrators and celebrities at the 3rd annual Mission Viejo Readers’ Festival on Oct. 1. The Readers’ Festival is a popular family event that attracts thousands from South County and well beyond. Ford is an award-winning short-story writer and author of [...]
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By mvlife on August 22, 2011
Humor-writing duo Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson said they get the most enjoyment out of seeing the excitement that their books bring to young people. That enjoyment was obvious and painted on the faces of the more than 400 people who came to see them on Friday. The award-winning authors took part in the Writer’s [...]
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By mvlife on August 18, 2011
The City is seeking vendors, exhibitors and independent authors and publishers interested in taking part in the Oct. 1 Mission Viejo Readers’ Festival – a popular event that attracts thousands from South County and well beyond. Several renowned authors and celebrities will mingle with readers in interactive and pristine settings at Oso Viejo Park and [...]
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By mvlife on August 8, 2011
The public on Saturday, Aug. 27 will have the opportunity to recycle old computer monitors, televisions, cell phones and more in a free household and business electronic waste recycling drive meant to benefit the environment and Mission Viejo Library. The Mission Viejo Library is teaming up with All Green Electronics Recycling to host the free [...]
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By mvlife on August 8, 2011
Reservations are available for a special Aug. 19 program featuring award-winning, funny authors Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. The popular authors will appear in Mission Viejo’s Writers’ Present program at 7 p.m. at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way. Hailed as two of the nation’s funniest authors, Barry and Pearson [...]
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