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“I'm often in conversations with people who have learning disabilities, and they talk about how they were teased and perhaps laughed at sometimes as children. That was never the case with me. Maybe it was something about my personality, my temperament, but I don't ever remember being teased. I remember the awkwardness of leaving class to go to a special class, but that's all.”

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Jerry Pinkney
Jerry Pinkney

Jerry Pinkney, born on December 22, 1939, is an accomplished children's book illustrator. His works are renowned for their unique style and exquisite craftsmanship, captivating readers of all ages. more

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