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Dec 2023

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Best Of 2023 | Ty Allan Jackson: “Read o...

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Children’s book author and literacy advocate Ty Allan Jackson reveals the connection between illiteracy and a myriad of social problems including poverty, incarceration, teen pregnancy, and drug use. Plus, you’ll discover practical tips for promoting literacy and raising avid readers.

Source: Read or Else | Ty Allan Jackson | TEDxBerkshires

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