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“Comics can really help kids become confident readers. They can teach kids the fundamentals - inference, tracking from left to right, learning how dialogue works. I want everyone to know what useful tools comics can be in helping and encouraging our kids to read.”

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Jennifer L. Holm

Jennifer L. Holm is an American children's literature author, born in 1968. Her works are known for their humor and insightful observations, which have won her a wide audience. Holm's writing spans various genres from picture books to young adult novels, with themes ranging from family, friendship, history to culture. more

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