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Sep 2022

19m 6s

Taylor Swift: Dreaming in Lyrics

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Pop star Taylor Swift has become famous for her powerful country and pop music beats. But her genius goes beyond the stage: since day one, Taylor's been challenging bullies and the music industry and changing the music world for the better. You can find Taylor in the new book Rebel Girls: 100 Inspiring Young Changemakers! We're celebrating all September long ... Show More

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