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How One Picture Book Protects Black Childhood and Plants Seeds for a Brilliant Future Children’s literature holds tremendous power. Before...
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For too long, the phrase “getting published” meant waiting for permission. Waiting for someone to decide your story was worthy,...
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As November approaches, many families are preparing for a potential gap in food assistance. For those who rely on SNAP,...
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