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Ask Rapunzel roundup

by Katie Bircher
Jul 26, 2013 | Filed in Articles & Opinion
This week on Out of the Box, guest columnist Rapunzel has been helping readers with fairy-tale dilemmas, from marital woes to unruly enchanted objects. Who needs a fairy godmother with Rapunzel around? Don't miss her columns:

Snarky stepchildren
Family matters
Good-for-nothing critters
A cave of one's own
Boor or bear?
"Be Our Guest"? Not so much

For conflicts requiring legal mediation, Rapunzel recommends Judge Judy, the fairest judge in storybook land.

Katie Bircher

Formerly an editor and staff reviewer for The Horn Book’s publications, Katie Bircher is currently associate agent at Sara Crowe Literary. Katie holds an MA in children’s literature from Simmons University and has over seven years of experience as an indie bookseller specializing in children’s and YA literature.

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