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Reading is a big part of Yak's Corner. We love to tell you about great books and new authors.

Lucky for Yak's Corner readers, the huge popularity of the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling has created more excitement in the world of publishing for kids.

The Yak joined readers lining up at midnight in costume for releases of Harry Potter books, and was lucky enough to meet J.K. Rowling in person in Chicago when she toured in 1999.

We've been fortunate in the last few years to yak with plenty of ...

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