Samantha Comes to Life
American Girl presents their first full-length, live-action movie based on their popular dolls. Samantha, their most popular doll and book series, is featured in this film that will be shown on the WB network during Thanksgiving week and then released on DVD and video.

MSNBC – Teen surfer gets back on board after losing arm in shark attack
The Today Show featured 13-year-old Bethany Hamilton who was attacked by a shark while surfing in Hawaii. She has written a book about her story, Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family and Fighting to Get Back on the Board.

Wanda Gag remains the cat’s meow
A renaissance is occurring for Wanda Gag, with her home being open to the public and her out of print books being reissued by the University of Minnesota Press.