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Feb 2023
15m 33s

Books Can Help Kids Practice Being Brave

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Caldecott and Newbery Honoree Grace Lin and bestselling author Kate Messner talk about their new book “Once Upon A Book” and share advice on how to help kids cultivate a love of reading. 
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