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“You became a reader because you saw and heard someone you admired enjoying the experience, someone led you to the world of books even before you could read, let you taste the magic of stories, took you to the library, and allowed you to stay up later at night to read in bed.”

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Jim Trelease
Jim Trelease

Jim Trelease is an American author born on March 23, 1941. He is renowned for his contributions to children's literature and literacy promotion, particularly with his book 'The Read-Aloud Handbook,' which has become a classic in family and school literacy education since its first publication in 1985. more

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