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Home for the Holidays
It’s probably an understatement to say that 2020 did not go as expected. And while the Free Spirits faced many challenges this year, we also celebrated many accomplishments. We rallied our authors and bloggers to share advice for teaching during … Continue reading
2020 African American Voices in Children’s Literature Writing Contest Winners
All children deserve to see themselves and their lives represented in books written by people like them. To help make that happen, Strive Publishing and Free Spirit Publishing have partnered to create the African American Voices in Children’s Literature Writing Contest, … Continue reading
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Enter to Win a $200 Free Spirit Gift Certificate!
For our final giveaway of 2020, one lucky reader will win a $200 gift certificate to use at freespirit.com. 🎉🎁📚 To Enter: Leave a comment below telling us something you learned during distance learning that you can bring to in-person … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving
Today is Thanksgiving Day in the United States. Our office will be closed today and tomorrow for the holiday as we take time to remember all we are thankful for. We would also like to express our gratitude for you, … Continue reading
Open a Jar Full of Fun: Stocking Stuffers for Every Learner on Your List
Still looking for gift ideas or stocking stuffers? Now through November 30, 2020, we’re running a special on our In a Jar® activities. Buy four for the price of three with the code 4JARS! Here are some of our favorites. … Continue reading