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Quote by Virginia Hamilton

“For the writer, there is nothing quite like having someone say that he or she understands, that you have reached them and affected them with what you have written.”

Quote by Virginia Hamilton

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Virginia Hamilton
Virginia Hamilton

American author born on March 12, 1934, and passed away on February 19, 2002. Virginia Hamilton is renowned for her profound insights into the culture, history, and life of African Americans, with her works often presented in the form of children's literature, yet also resonating with adult readers. more

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