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Chapter & Verse 'Saving Mr. Banks' trailer explores how 'Mary Poppins' was adapted for the big screen (+video)

'Saving Mr. Banks' stars Tom Hanks as Walt Disney and Emma Thompson as 'Poppins' author P.L. Travers in the story of how the children's book became a Disney film.
Culture Cafe 'Downton Abbey' casting news: Paul Giamatti will portray an American relative

'Downton Abbey' is getting another guest star – actor Paul Giamatti will appear on the show as countess Cora's American brother. The show's fourth season is in production now.
Chapter & Verse Young adult Christian literature gets the nod from Slate

Christian-themed novels for teens are seen as "a surprisingly empowering guide to adolescence."
06/29/2010 01:00 pm
Chapter & Verse What are the 'classics' of children's lit?

04/29/2009 01:00 am

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