Pupils given lesson in offbeat literature

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By BARBARA S. ROTHSCHILD
Courier-Post Staff

Students at Clara Barton Elementary School got a lesson in being a children's book author and illustrator during a visit Friday from a former Cherry Hill student.

Author Robert Bender, who is known for his quirky stories and colorful pictures, gave kindergarteners through fifth-graders a lesson in how he brings his ideas to life.

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Ace of Cakes star speaks at Katz JCC

Chef and baker Duff Goldman, spoke about his TV show and recent book, Ace of Cakes, to more than 600 residents at the Cherry Hill Jewish Community Center on Nov. 12.

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Spirited book character Junie B. Jones visits Cherry Hill

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The Junie B. Jones Stupid Smelly Bus Tour stopped at the Barnes & Noble at 911 Haddonfield Rd. last night to entertain young fans.

Junie B. Jones, a 6-year-old fictional literary star played by actress Sarah Grover, is the protagonist of a childrens book series by Mount Holly native Barbara Park.

She arrived in a bright pink bus with the windows covered in graphic illustrations from the books, along with her bus driver, Mr. Woo.

Click below the jump to see the photo gallery of the event...

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Spirited book character Junie B. Jones to visit Cherry Hill

When Sarah Grover puts on her bloomers and polka-dotted dress, she morphs into 6-year-old Junie B. Jones, the spirited star of the children's book series by Mount Holly native Barbara Park.

And guess what?

That kid is coming to this exact place: Cherry Hill!

The Junie B. Jones Stupid Smelly Bus Tour stops at the Barnes & Noble at 911 Haddonfield Rd. on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 6:30 p.m.

Keep your peepers peeled for a bright pink bus with the windows covered in graphic illustrations from the books, and you might actually get to see Junie B. and her bus driver, Mr. Woo.

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An interview with Tucker Max

Photo courtesy of: TuckerMax.com.

As was recently mentioned on his blog, Tucker Max's film "I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell," which opened in over 100 theaters nationwide last week, will be opening at AMC Loews Cherry Hill 24 this week.

The film, in which Max has a cameo role, is based on Max's books, and is "the shocking, ridiculous and hilarious  real life adventures of Tucker Max– (it is) the story of an impromptu bachelor party gone horribly awry."

Through his books and Web site, Tucker Max has obtained popularity among a college crowd for his stories of drinking, women and often politically correct humor.

Below the jump is an interview I did today with him: