When Eden Prairie Reads selected The Art of Racing in the Rain for this spring’s community read, it inspired one committee member’s memories of how her own, now-departed canine companion’s presence has stayed with her. The love we share with our dogs lasts a lifetime.
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New Life for The Art of Racing in the Rain: The Movie
The film version of The Art of Racing in the Rain has had almost as many setbacks as Denny’s racing career. Universal tried it, but production stalled. Now Disney has bought the rights. Fingers crossed! Read about it in The Hollywood Reporter. Update May, 2019: FINALLY, the filming of The Art of Racing in the […]
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Garth Stein Receives Consul General’s Award
Garth received an unexpected surprise during his recent trip to Italy, where he taught at the American School in Milan for a week as their Writer-in-Residence. During his visit, US Ambassador Philip Reeker and the US consulate in Milan awarded Garth the “Consul General’s Award for Cultural Diplomacy.” It was a busy trip! Check out […]
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Eden Prairies Reads The Art of Racing in the Rain
Mark your calendars, Eden Prairie! Garth Stein is coming to town.
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Sharing The Art of Racing in the Rain with Furry Friends
Our favorite stories bring joy to more than just humans. The Santa Paula Animal Rescue Center manages rescued animals’ stress levels by inviting volunteers, mostly local students, to read books, such as The Art of Racing in the Rain, to rescued animals. Students gain confidence as they read out loud in a nonjudgmental environment, and […]
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Take Away Lessons from The Art of Racing in the Rain
A coach and personal trainer from Without Limits shared her take-away lessons from The Art of Racing in the Rain, which she applies to triathlon training. Check out these lessons for planning your athletic goals and practices according to “that which you manifest is before you.”
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The Art of Racing in the Rain in Contemporary Literature
For his Contemporary Literature class, one student shared his essays and thoughts on the course’s books, including The Art of Racing in the Rain, on a blog. Check out his end-of-term musings here.
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Writers and The Art of Racing in the Rain
A writer speaks on the books she loves.
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The Art of Gift-Giving
Christmas gift-giving took an easy turn for one daughter.
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Behind the Scenes with Enzo and the Christmas Tree Hunt
Catch a glimpse behind the scenes of Enzo and the Christmas Tree Hunt’s creation.
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