Lynn Topel
Author
Lynn Topel is a freelance writer and editor based in Maryland. When not busy homeschooling her sons, she enjoys reading, traveling, and trying out new places to eat.
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Sight & Sound Theatre Brings Down the Walls With ‘Joshua’
The company presents another big and bold production, a tradition it has cultivated for 50 years and counting.
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Spring (Reading) Is in the Air!
These chapter books and nonfiction titles for children are great options for some engaging spring break reading.
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Author Rob Currie on Writing and World War II
An interview with the author of middle-grade historical fiction reveals his thoughts on writing for young readers.
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A One-Time Baseball ‘Phenom’ Finally Gets His Due
‘Death in the Strike Zone’ documents the unusual pitching and mysterious death of one James Creighton.
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New Year, New Books!
As we settle into 2026, a host of new books will help children ring in another year.
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Children’s 2025 Holiday Books
These picture books and easy chapter reads are sure to add anticipation and joy to the upcoming holidays.
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Start the Winter Season Right With ‘A Year to Slow Down’
Some of us look at how others live their lives and think we ought to do the same—not according to Rachel Bearn.
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‘In the Light of the Sun’: One War, Two Theaters
This new World War II historical novel covers two sisters’ war experiences and shines a light on a rarely discussed war crime.
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Alexander McCall Smith With Another Cozy Mystery for the Fall
The latest addition to the ‘No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency’ series sees Mma Ramotswe back to crack another case.
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‘A Song in the Dark’ Spotlights a WWII Atrocity
Christian author Kimberley Woodhouse presents her most challenging book to date.
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Sight & Sound Theatre Brings Down the Walls With ‘Joshua’
The company presents another big and bold production, a tradition it has cultivated for 50 years and counting.
|
Spring (Reading) Is in the Air!
These chapter books and nonfiction titles for children are great options for some engaging spring break reading.
|
Author Rob Currie on Writing and World War II
An interview with the author of middle-grade historical fiction reveals his thoughts on writing for young readers.
|
A One-Time Baseball ‘Phenom’ Finally Gets His Due
‘Death in the Strike Zone’ documents the unusual pitching and mysterious death of one James Creighton.
|
New Year, New Books!
As we settle into 2026, a host of new books will help children ring in another year.
|
Children’s 2025 Holiday Books
These picture books and easy chapter reads are sure to add anticipation and joy to the upcoming holidays.
|
Start the Winter Season Right With ‘A Year to Slow Down’
Some of us look at how others live their lives and think we ought to do the same—not according to Rachel Bearn.
|
‘In the Light of the Sun’: One War, Two Theaters
This new World War II historical novel covers two sisters’ war experiences and shines a light on a rarely discussed war crime.
|
Alexander McCall Smith With Another Cozy Mystery for the Fall
The latest addition to the ‘No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency’ series sees Mma Ramotswe back to crack another case.
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‘A Song in the Dark’ Spotlights a WWII Atrocity
Christian author Kimberley Woodhouse presents her most challenging book to date.
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