CHILDREN'S BOOKBAG HEADLINES, 3/19/2001
African-America n Books Newsletter Launched
Lyrick and FAO Schwarz Give to First Book
Scholastic Store Open For Business
On Tour Far From Home

Kids Cultural Books, a nonprofit organization based in Stamford, Conn., has started a newsletter focused on African-American children's books. Blackberry Express, a quarterly, is intended for parents, grandparents, booksellers, teachers and librarians. A one-year subscription costs $15; for more information, contact Kids Cultural Books at (203) 359-6925 or www.blackbooksgalore.com.