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<span style="margin:0px; font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:black">As this tumultuous year comes to an end Im reaching out to ask you to support an effort that will have a positive and impactful effect on the future of our children -- the<span> </span></span><span style="margin:0px; font-weight:700; font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:black">Ezra
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honors new writers and illustrators who create<span> </span></span><span style="margin:0px; font-weight:700; font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:black">books that reflect the diverse nature of our world, the strength of family, and the universal experience
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<span style="margin:0px; font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:black">Aren't these book covers wonderful? They and their creators represent just a few of the winners and honorees weve celebrated over our 35 year history. I'm proud to be a board member of
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