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More than 40 years after her death, Agatha Christie is teaching writing again.

Her estate has licensed her voice, style, and advice to create new lessons for aspiring authors.

So, we hope that someone writes this book...
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​The Enigma of the Overbooked Vacation House

Three families arrive.
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One house exists.
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The calendar shows everyone is right.
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​Miss Marple solves it by asking the one question no one else thought to ask.
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-Kabir & Sue
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Monthly Bucket - July
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​📚 Books

​André: André Leon Talley – A Fabulously Fashionable Fairy Tale​
By Carole Boston Weatherford, Rob Sanders (Illustrated by Lamont O'Neal)
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Featuring exuberant prose and luminous illustrations, this picture book biography celebrates the life of fashion icon André Leon Talley, tracing his journey from a small-town childhood to the heights of the fashion world.
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​Let’s Fly!: Barrington Irving's Record-Breaking Flight Around the World​
By Barrington Irving, Chana Stiefel (Illustrated by Shamar Knight-Justice)
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Climb aboard for the true story of how Barrington Irving became the youngest person and first Black pilot to fly solo around the world, driven by curiosity, perseverance, and a love of learning.
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​Seven Samosas: Counting at the Market​
​By Kabir Sehgal, Surishtha Sehgal (Illustrated by Jing Jing Tsong)​
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​From twenty ladoos to sixteen mangoes to ten butter naan to seven samosas, the market is full of endless scrumptious snacks to sample. Dada and Sona stock up on all the goodies in preparation for a special surprise. Readers familiar with the foods featured and those looking for new favorites will find their tummies rumbling!
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Book comes to life with this animated video​
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🎵 Music

​Wiggle Up, Giddy Up!​
By The Wiggles
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This is a high-energy, movement-forward album designed for active listening. It works well for summer mornings, dance breaks, and outdoor play, especially when kids need to burn energy rather than settle down.

🍦 Extras

​How to make Mango Lassi – Sue’s recipe for this refreshing yogurt drink.
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​Why children are their own best teachers - Artists Andrew and Polly explain
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📅 Calendar

August 15 - Independence Day​
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August 28 - Raksha Bandhan
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November 8 - Diwali​
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