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Learn how to protect yourself and your art from fraud

Join Paula Wiseman, Editor-at-Large for Simon & Schuster, for this informative talk about the importance of picture books.

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Luna New Year books for children and teens with titles by Grace Lin, Malinda Lo, Gene Luen Yang, Eric Huang & Kevin Tsang.

Author-illustrator Neil Coslett argues that children still love stories.

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The Art Institute Archives possesses a trove of unique materials that offer rare insight into the minds and lives of artists and designers.

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Voting is now open for Oxford Word of the Year 2025! Discover our shortlist and have your say by Thursday 27 November.