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“My best teachers, the teachers who had the deepest effect on my reading, combined the two. They would mix required reading with reading where you had some choice, you had some autonomy. There's a place for both. A good teacher will know how to find that balance.”

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Gene Luen Yang
Gene Luen Yang

Gene Luen Yang is an American Chinese writer known for his works in comics and novels. His works blend cultural elements and have won the hearts of readers. Born on August 9, 1973, Yang's career began in comics and later expanded to novels and young adult literature. more

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