"I didn't start working on children's books until I got a job at a book warehouse on the children's floor. When I started reading some of the books, I was so impressed."

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"I didn't start working on children's books until I got a job at a book warehouse on the children's floor. When I started reading some of the books, I was so impressed."

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Family

"I have a Bachelor of Arts in English, which means I had a lot of formal training in reading."

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Love

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Interest

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Work

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