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“I'm convinced that imagination is at the heart of everything we do - in art, science, even astrophysics and higher mathematics. Imagination leads us to ask, "What if?"”

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Lloyd Alexander

Lloyd Alexander, born on January 30, 1924, was an American author of children's literature. Known for his rich imagination and unique narrative style, his works have been highly appreciated by readers. more

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