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Authors Yvonne Capitelli, left, and Loraine Alderman posed for a picture with Rick Lavoie who endorsed their children’s book, “I Get It! I Get It!”.

L.I. authors collaborate on children's book

East Meadow resident Loraine Alderman was advocating for her son Andrew Alderman, now 22, when she noticed he was exhibiting learning disability symptoms at a young age. He was diagnosed with auditory processing disorder by 6 years old and received classroom and testing accommodations from third-grade on. more

By Shannon Koehle | 6/15/12

Fifty shades of serious summer reading

It is said that there are only two stories: Boy Meets Girl or A Stranger Comes to Town. The runaway best-selling trilogy “Fifty Shades of Grey” is both of these and then some. more

6/7/12

Stephen Miller recently published his first book, "Web of Contradiction."

Valley Stream author’s first novel hits the Internet

Sports, movies and stamp collecting are some areas that often pique people’s interests when they’re experiencing some downtime. These hobbies and interests don’t always lead to work in the future, but for Stephen Miller, it did. more

By Brian Croce | 5/4/12

One book club meeting to go, please

Hosting a book club, while fun, is a lot of work. It’s more than just getting a few people who read the same book to sit together in a room and talk about it. There is a lot of background research … more

Alex Costello | 4/18/12

Frank Nappi’s newest novel continues the story of his protagonist Mickey Tussler, an amateur baseball player who suffers from Asperger’s Syndrome.

Oceanside High School teacher debuts newest novel

When Oceanside High School English teacher Frank Nappi finished his last novel, “The Legend of Mickey Tussler,” he wasn’t expecting to write a follow-up story. But as he was working on the … more

Alex Costello | 4/18/12

Courtesy Rosemary Leonetti/Syntax Students at Lynbrook’s West End School celebrated the 75th anniversary of the publication of Dr. Seuss’s “And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street.” Nicole Malik, dressed as the Cat in the Hat, was joined by (l to r) Aiden Diaz, Lexi Capital, Samantha DeLucca and, Leonardo Sola.

And to think that they saw it on Clark Avenue

Students at Lynbrook’s West End School took part in a school-wide celebration in honor of the 75th anniversary of “And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street,” the first children’s book … more

4/12/12

Local resident Marie Barret, with her published book, “Ms. Irene Is So Demanding.”

Book on Hurricane Irene launched in Franklin Square

Local resident Marie Barret, the first-time author of the children’s book, “Ms. Irene Is So Demanding,” which focuses on hurricane safety and preparedness, was celebrated by dozens of locals on March 30, in Franklin Square. more

By Jackie Nash | 4/10/12

Inspired sounds with the New York Saxophone Quartet this weekend

Sounds of spring continue this weekend with a free performance by the New York Saxophone Quartet at Hofstra on Friday.Also at Hofstra, the annual Long island Island Book & Ephemera Fair arrives on Saturday, with a weekend-long showcase of vintage books, emphemera, collectibles, and more. Or check out the Discovery Channel's "Mythbusters" duo who appear at NYCB Theatre at Westbury on Sunday. more

3/28/12

Principal Mack read “How I Became a Pirate” to a small group of Parkway students at their first-annual literary event.

Parkway PTA hosts first-annual literary event

Parkway Elementary students and staff filed into Barnes & Noble in Carle Place on March 15. This first-annual literary event begins the school’s “Parents As Reading Partners” campaign. more

By Shannon Koehle | 3/23/12

Courtesy Halstead family Brianna Halstead is collecting books for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island.

A big effort for Big Brothers, Big Sisters

There are plenty of adults who have trouble organizing their schedules and executing a plan. Even though Brianna Halstead is only 7-years-old, it’s apparent that when she makes a plan you can … more

By Brian Croce bcroce@liherald.com | 3/15/12

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