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“I would go to sketch groups and draw. I really enjoyed the subject matter, but I wasn't good at it.”

Quote by Jack Prelutsky

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Jack Prelutsky is an American children's literature writer, born on September 8, 1940. His works are known for their humor and poetic style, beloved by both children and adults. more

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