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Gertrude Chandler Warner

Gertrude Chandler Warner, a teacher, wrote books that were both easy and fun to read. The 19 stories in the original Boxcar Children series have sold over three million copies in paperback. She was a lifelong resident of Putnam, Connecticut, until her death in 1979 at the age of 89.
Curse of the Mummy
The Pizza Problem
Mystery at the Old Ranch
Secret of the Yellow House

Books

Curse of the Mummy
The Pizza Problem
Mystery at the Old Ranch
Secret of the Yellow House

Books for Women’s History Month

In honor of Women’s History Month in March, we are sharing books by women who have shaped history and have fought for their communities. Our list includes books about women who fought for racial justice, abortion rights, disability justice, equality in the workplace, and more, with insight on their remarkable lives that inspired others to

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