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And also: congratulations, Melissa, on being one of the bloggers linked-to from Slate's coverage of the "Hipper Brand of Shushers" kerfuffle (scroll down, we're at the very bottom of the page). We have a love-hate relationship with Slate here at Pop, largely due to their consistently wrong-headed approach to literature for children & teens. This, however, qualifies as a true love moment. Thanks to Sonia Smith for choosing to highlight Melissa's post, and happy almost birthday, Issa!