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Prince Dykes Announces Release of “Wesley Learns the ABC’s of Finances”

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“Wesley Learns the ABC’s of Finances” – A Fun and Educational Coloring Book for Children, Available in English and Spanish, with Proceeds Supporting Global Financial Literacy

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Denver CO, renowned financial educator and author Prince Dykes is excited to announce the release of his latest book, Wesley Learns the ABC’s of Finances. This innovative coloring book is the fifth installment in the beloved Wesley Learns series and is designed to make financial literacy engaging and accessible for children of all ages. In an effort to further promote financial education, all proceeds from the sale of Wesley Learns the ABC’s of Finances will be donated to the Global Children Financial Literacy Foundation (GCFLF.org). This organization works tirelessly to educate children worldwide about money management, ensuring they have the tools they need to succeed financially in the future.

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Joe Piscopo Live at Bookends in Ridgewood – Don’t Miss This Special Event!

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Ridgewood NJ, Comedy legend and former Saturday Night Live star Joe Piscopo is coming to Bookends in Ridgewood, NJ, for a special book signing event! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, February 19th, at 6:00 PM, where fans will get the chance to meet Piscopo in person and celebrate the release of his highly anticipated memoir, Average Joe: The Memoirs of a Blue-Collar Entertainer.

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Glen Rock Library Welcomes New Director after Former Director Leaves to Open a Book Store

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Glen Rock NJ, the independent bookstore movement has seen a resurgence in recent years, with small, community-focused shops thriving despite the dominance of online retail giants like Amazon. One such success story is Gingerbread, a used bookstore in Boonton, founded last year by former Glen Rock Library Director Brianne Colombo.

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New Report: Here’s why 40% of fourth graders can’t read at a basic level

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Ridgewood NJ, a teacher effectiveness organization’s report on the nationwide implementation of best practices for teaching reading reveals that 19 states including New Jersey lack critical policies to promote literacy effectively.

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Reader says Ridgewood Public Library Needs More Books

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The book supply is woefully lacking at the library. I reserve two to three books a month via my computer. 100% of the time they come in from other libraries, even from as far away as Hoboken. I used to go to the library to get books but they never EVER have the books I want, which are not off-beat rare titles, believe me, just run-of-the-mill popular titles, many of them on the NY Times bestseller listing. I finally realized that the only way to do this was by inter-library loan. I feel like Nancy Greene must order no books at all, and just lets all the other libraries buy the books for the Ridgewood customers to borrow from them. Disgraceful.