“If reading becomes a bore, mental death is on the way. Children taught to read by tedious mechanical means rapidly learn to skim over the dull text without bothering to delve into its implications -- which in time will make them prey to propaganda and to assertions based on scanty evidence, or none.”
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Joan Aiken
Joan Aiken, a renowned British writer, was born on September 4, 1924, in London, and passed away on January 4, 2004. She is best known for her works in fantasy and children's literature, creating numerous beloved stories over the years. more
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