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About John Williams

John Williams (1922-1994) was born and raised in Northeast Texas. Despite a talent for writing and acting, Williams flunked out of a local junior college after his first year. He reluctantly joined the war effort, enlisting in the Army Air Corps, and managing to write a draft of his first novel while there. Once home, Williams found a small publisher for the novel and enrolled at the University of Denver, where he was eventually to receive both his B.A. and M.A., and where he was to return as an instructor in 1954. Williams remained on the staff of the creative writing program at the University of Denver until his retirement in 1985. During these years, he was an active guest lecturer and writer, publishing two volumes of poetry and three novels, Butcher's Crossing, Stoner, and the National Book Award–winning Augustus.

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World Heritage Day

Learn about the places and people of the past in Ghostscape by Joe Layburn from Frances Lincoln Children's Books

2 days ago

World Voice Day

Runaways by Joe Layburn from Frances Lincoln Children's Books is a great book to listen to.

4 days ago

Local and Community History Month

A book to enjoy and add to your bookshelves... Ghostscape by Joe Layburn from Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

3 years ago

World Storytelling Day

You should read Zero to Hero by Rob Childs and John Williams. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

4 years ago

Ronaldo and Neymar (Birthday)

Two great footballers, the same birthday! Happy Birthday to Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar. A good time to read Zero to Hero by Rob Childs and John Williams. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

4 years ago

Saturday Football

Goal!!! Could there be a better time to read Zero to Hero by Rob Childs. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

4 years ago

Why not try...

Why not try Ghostscape by Joe Layburn. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

4 years ago

Fancy Dress

Trick or treat? Ghostscape by Joe Layburn from Frances Lincoln Children's Books is a great book for fancy dress inspiration!

4 years ago

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