Ted Rand

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Ted Rand, 1915-2005: A prolific and generous artist
Ted Rand, illustrator of many great picture books, died on Saturday at age 89. He didn’t enter the field of children’s books until age 65, yet he illustrated nearly 80 books. The article goes on to describe his life and considerable achievements.

Teen Library Hero

TimesDispatch.com | Library mission is honored
Caitlyn Day, at age 18, has just been honored by the Virginia Foundation for Women, for making Virginia history. Caitlyn grew up in rural Virginia in Craig County where there wasn’t a library. At age 15, Caitlyn decided that she could bring a library to her county. And she did!