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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: An American Hero

Posted on January 16, 2023 by A. L. Kaplan

Martin Luther King Jr. January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968 Today we honor Martin Luther King Jr., an American hero of the Civil Rights Movement. Before his life was cut short, King won the Nobel Peace Prize for combating racial inequality through nonviolent resistance. “Let … Continue reading →

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Little Squirt – Illustrated in Miniatures on Candid Canine

Posted on November 3, 2020 by A. L. Kaplan

It might be a little be after Halloween, but take a look a this post on Candid Canine. I love the way Christina Verstraete illustrated my story, Little Squirt, with miniatures. Very clever. Make sure you visit and check out … Continue reading →

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JUST FRUITS

Posted on September 26, 2015 by A. L. Kaplan

As Professor Jacob’s wife bit into the last pear in the basket, Michael couldn’t help but grin. It had to be the one he’d poisoned and had delivered anonymously earlier today. All he had to do was wait for her … Continue reading →

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HOWARD BEAR

Posted on December 26, 2014 by A. L. Kaplan

Santa’s village was in trouble, big trouble. A massive force of ogres, goblins, and gremlins advanced. All the land escapes were blocked. The village was unarmed and outnumbered; in short, doomed. Elves and other animals ran in panicked circles through … Continue reading →

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