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May 2012
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243. Smart Writing For Clever Kids

PILAR ALESSANDRA
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Jack Thomas, writer of "The Fairly Odd Parents," "The Replacements," and the tv show "How to Train Your Dragon," talks about his writing career. Special cameo by Rita Dodson.

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