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Jack Gantos on journaling with students (5:30)

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In this five-minute mini-documentary, Jack Gantos reveals his love of writing and passion for journaling.

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Meet-the-Author Recordings

Seven with Sandra Nickel

The Trouble with Heroes with Kate Messner

Annette Feels Free: The True Story of Annette Kellerman, World-Class Swimmer, Fashion Pioneer, and Real-Life Mermaid

Annette Feels Free with Katie Mazeika

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