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Quote by Jerry Spinelli

“Write what you care about. If you do that, you stand the best chance of doing your best writing.”

Quote by Jerry Spinelli

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Jerry Spinelli is a renowned American children's literature writer, born on February 1, 1941. His works are known for their humor, depth, and imaginative storytelling, enjoying great popularity among readers. His representative works include 'Stargirl' and 'Maniac Magee'. more

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