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“I was always a slow reader, from the very beginning. I remember in first grade our teacher divided us into groups, and I was definitely in the slow group. She didn't call it that, but everybody in the class knew. But I still loved reading. Being a slow reader affected my grades in school, but it didn't affect my love for reading. I still loved going to the library, and I still loved reading books.”

Quote by Gene Luen Yang

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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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