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children's literature reviews, mostly. occasional thoughts, commentary, and whatever else fits the kidlit bill.


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Name: david elzey
Location: boston metro, ophiuchus

I'm a graduate of the Vermont College of Fine Arts MFA program in Writing for Children and Young Adults. When I'm not writing middle grade and YA fiction, I review children's books for The Horn Book Guide, Guys Lit Wire, and, of course, right here. For views, opinions, and various miscellany visit me at fomagrams

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    ex*cel*si*or‚ [ik-sel-see-er, ek-] -noun
    1. fine wood shavings, used for stuffing, packing, etc.
    2. Printing. a 3-point type: a size smaller than brilliant.
    [Origin: 1770-80, American; formerly a trademark]
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