Oklahoma City school district officials have their sights set on improving reading performance as half of all third graders failed to score proficient on the end of year test.
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Haunted Norman author hosts Oct. 22 event
The History Press will hold a book signing for author Jeff Provine at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22 at Full Circle Bookstore, 1900 Northwest Expressway.
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P.C. and Kristin Cast release new book, end series with Oct. 15 event
The mother-daughter duo that created the House of Night book series bids farewell to a decade-long story at an Oct. 15 book signing.
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Scholar, Edmond native releases book on civil rights movement
Civil rights groups have seldom worked together since 1974
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Paul Ryan discusses new book prior to Oklahoma visit
Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin discussed his new book with Oklahoma Gazette a few days before he plans to visit the area.
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Local author named Grand Master
Carolyn Hart, an OKC author, earned the title of Grand Master, a prize tantamount to the Nobel Prize for mystery fiction.
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Most of us are familiar with World War II’s most poignant voices, but we don’t often get to hear stories from the other side, from children growing up in Adolf Hitler’s Germany.
Most of us are familiar with World War II’s most poignant voices, but we don’t often get to hear stories from the other side, from children growing up in Adolf Hitler’s Germany.
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OKG shop: Gear up and get out of town
Whether you’re visiting Red Rock Canyon State Park; the cold, clear water
at Turner Falls; or even just Mom and Dad’s house, we’ve compiled a list of local merchants who can help you get stocked up for the trip. Make sure you pack your sunscreen!
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Book about Evel Knievel commemorates special trip to Cooperville
In the 1960s and 1970s, a new type of hero rose to the forefront of American culture, capturing the hearts and imaginations of a nation looking for the perfect post-Vietnam War icon. His name was Evel Knievel. Mounting his patriotic-themed motorcycle, he inspired countless throngs of gawkers by jumping buses or canyons or whatever else […]
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Midtown man
Wynn has an insatiable interest in the history of his city and described himself as an urban archeologist who unearths lost histories and relevant stories about areas of downtown and buildings both standing and gone. He said the research portion of the Midtown book excited him and finding new facts and stories made him “want […]