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Our Dandelion Story<\/h1>\n

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We turned to our mighty partners \u2013 and to you \u2013 to grow our reading revolution and help many more children learn to read by Grade Three.<\/p>\n

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\nfor making reading wishes come true[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”942211fe-bd31-4fd6-a5eb-bc721ba8f72e” custom_margin=”||-27px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”15px||||false|false” scroll_fade_enable=”on” scroll_fade=”0|33|33|100|0|100|100″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”07a9301e-0c0d-4070-b36c-cd163beb7f36″]<\/p>\n

Twenty-two years ago…<\/h4>\n

\u2026we dreamed a dream that all children in Calgary could become joyful, confident readers. Over the years, Calgary Reads\u2019 one-to-one reading programs, our family readaloud revolution, our Book Bank and our special reading places have given thousands of children a bright start in school and in life. Thank you for being a part of the passionate community of supporters who\u2019ve championed each child\u2019s right to read.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”07a9301e-0c0d-4070-b36c-cd163beb7f36″ locked=”off”]<\/p>\n

Continuing our legacy<\/h4>\n

Today, because of the pandemic, there are many more children who need help becoming stronger readers than Calgary Reads can reach on its own. The need for greater early literacy support is so vast and complex and critical, that we needed to scale up and spread out to improve the reading lives of local children and families. So, we\u2019re turning to our village and to you.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”526,527,528,529″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” positioning=”relative” vertical_offset=”41px” vertical_offset_tablet=”” vertical_offset_phone=”20px” vertical_offset_last_edited=”on|phone” width=”120%” width_tablet=”100%” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”||||false|false” animation_style=”fade” animation_duration=”500ms” auto=”on” auto_speed=”2000″][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=”https:\/\/calgaryreads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/divider-top-spreading-early-literacy-across-calgary@2x.png” title_text=”divider-top-spreading-early-literacy-across-calgary@2x” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” z_index=”2″ custom_margin=”-4px||||false|false” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element_phone=”min-width: 664px;||margin-left: -100px;”][\/et_pb_fullwidth_image][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f88f20″ custom_margin=”-1px||||false|false”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” animation_style=”fade” scroll_fade_enable=”on”]<\/p>\n

Spreading Early Literacy Across Calgary<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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We see the childhood literacy initiatives that we nurtured along as the seeds of dandelions: the flower of wishes. Now, through our \u2018dandelion partners,\u2019 the bright burst of Calgary Reads has become seeds carried far and wide to help many more children open the doors to a lifetime of opportunity.<\/p>\n

Hear how our partners are making these seeds their own, and making an impact.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area weeread.ca<\/p>\n

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wee read<\/strong><\/span> is a free online resource that helps mentors and caregivers develop and deepen their confidence as reading role models.<\/p>\n

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary <\/span><\/strong>aims to ignite the joy of reading among its youngest mentees (age 6-9) as they build a developmental relationship with their reading role model, their mentor. Both in schools and community, BBBS provides free access to the redesigned weeread.ca<\/a> as they help young people achieve their potential.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI observed the student was reluctant to read at the start of the school year, but found that her attitude and behaviour toward reading has improved a lot since meeting with her reading role model mentor.\u201d<\/h6>\n

– Teacher at a participating school<\/p>\n

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Early Words\/Premier mots<\/strong><\/span> provides healthcare professionals with resources, training, and books so they can deliver early literacy support to families with babies and children.<\/p>\n

Canadian Children\u2019s Literacy Foundation (CCLF)<\/strong><\/span> has grown the Early Words program over the last year to include an additional 30 clinics, bringing the total to 68 and we are on track to reach a total of 95 clinics by September 2024. We are also focusing on integrating Early Words into residency and nursing training programs; and piloting a project to integrate early literacy \u2018prompts\u2019 into electronic medical records.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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“It has been truly inspiring to watch the Early Words<\/em> program partner with an additional 30 clinics across Canada, including Alberta Children\u2019s Hospital Neo-natal Follow-up and Cleft Palate clinics. By providing over 41,000 books and counselling sessions to families, Early Words<\/em>\u00a0 has continued the Read with Me <\/em>legacy of integrating healthcare and early learning supports.\u201d<\/h6>\n

Nina Jobanputra Shukla, Director, Early Words\u00a0<\/p>\n

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United for Literacy<\/p>\n

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Calgary Summer Reading Tents <\/strong><\/span>provide an inclusive space for families to share the joy of reading, books and storytelling as well as increase book ownership and reduce summer learning loss.<\/p>\n

United for Literacy<\/strong><\/span> collaborated with 15 local community partners to ensure access to a wide range of participants in multiple locations. In addition to interactive storytime, children also had the chance to take part in games and crafts. Over the summer, 36 tents events saw visits by 881 children and 286 adults; 773 books were distributed.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe are so excited to see children embracing literacy with enthusiasm. The Reading Tent nurtures and provides an enjoyable learning environment that actively champions literacy. Our goal now is extending literacy support to even more children in Calgary.\u201d<\/h6>\n

Richard Harvey, Regional Director West & Prairies, Frontier College.<\/p>\n

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MRU Reads <\/strong><\/span>sees teacher candidates paired with a child in a local school to provide one-to-one literacy tutoring during weekly field experience.<\/p>\n

MRU Reads <\/strong><\/span>saw 90 teacher candidates provide support to 90+ students in 2022-23. At the end of the school year, teacher candidates created a visual story about their experience that was shared at a community showcase event.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cTeacher candidates are so inspired when they see reluctant readers become successful and motivated through tutoring.\u201d<\/h6>\n

Jodi Nickel, Professor, Department of Education, Mount Royal University<\/p>\n

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LENA Start <\/strong><\/span>is an evidence-based community program designed to help families learn how to increase conversation with their children from birth to age 3. LENA promotes interactive talk\u2014specifically back-and-forth conversation\u2014a key factor in healthy early brain development.<\/p>\n

YW Calgary<\/strong><\/span> facilitates LENA Start sessions, including using LENA\u2019s patented talk pedometer technology, to measure their child\u2019s language environment. LENA pairs tech with strengths-based coaching programs. A graduation rate of 81% was achieved, exceeding the 71% average across all LENA sites internationally. Calgary is currently the only Canadian city and YW Calgary is the only organization running the innovative LENA programs.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis was a fantastic program! I was able to connect with other parents and learn about interacting with my baby. His language development really improved through our participation and his speech is still developing really well. I continue to get LENA text updates with ideas of activities to do with him that I find really helpful<\/span>.\u201d<\/h6>\n

Calgary parent and LENA Start participant<\/p>\n

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Little Red Reading House <\/strong><\/span><\/a>is a magical storybook home in Inglewood<\/p>\n

Reading Place Affiliates<\/strong><\/span> at carya, Children\u2019s Cottage YYC, CUPS, Discovery House, Families Matter, Richmond School, YYC, YW Calgary Women\u2019s Centre<\/p>\n

Little Red Red Reading Van<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0and more<\/p>\n

UCalgary Owerko Centre<\/strong><\/span>, Alberta Children\u2019s Hospital Foundation<\/p>\n

Literacy is a critical part of a child\u2019s early development. As a community-based research site, the house will continue to welcome children and families for visits, while also generating exciting new opportunities for UCalgary researchers to engage with families and community partners.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cWith the Little Red Reading House now under the stewardship of the Owerko Centre, we will have so many wonderful ways to link UCalgary research with children and families. The cross-pollination of ideas will lead to so many new insights and discoveries in children\u2019s health and well-being<\/span>.\u201d<\/h6>\n

Dr. Susan Graham, Director, Owerko Centre at the Alberta Children\u2019s Hospital Research Institute.<\/p>\n

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Calgary Reads Big Book Sale<\/strong><\/span><\/a> is the namesake fundraiser that attracts thousands of Calgarians to discover pre-loved books of every genre over 10 days at the Calgary Curling Club. Proceeds now support local early literacy initiatives, including some of the exciting projects of our seed partners.<\/p>\n

The Rotary Club of Calgary<\/strong><\/span> is passionate about early literacy and uplifting the next generation. As the new stewards of the sale, in 2023, Rotary helped see 200,000 books make it to sale tables, 1,150 volunteers giving time, and 14,176 readers discovering new books. A total of $501,000 was raised and distributed by Rotary to help Calgary children become stronger readers.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis book sale is such an impactful, grassroots way to uplift the community and do something meaningful for the next generation, which is what Rotary is all about, so we\u2019re very proud and excited to have this role with the Big Book Sale.\u201d<\/h6>\n

Manon Mitchell, Past President, Rotary Club of Calgary.<\/p>\n

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Meet Our Dandelion Partners<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Letting Go – Letting Grow<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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When we created our dandelion strategy, it was with the bold hope that closing and gifting our ‘seeds’ to other organizations could actually help us scale, spread out and ensure more children become thriving readers.<\/p>\n

In this report<\/a> from Mount Royal University’s Institute for Community Prosperity, explore the strategy, the outcomes and the framework other nonprofits could follow as they look for innovative ways to grow their impact. \ud83c\udf43<\/p>\n

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The Next Big Book Sale<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Every spring, thousands of people eagerly take part in the Calgary Reads Big Book Sale<\/a>. Our many volunteers, book donors and shoppers all share incredible passion for childhood literacy, and together, we help ensure a bright start for local children and families.<\/p>\n

The Big Book Sale is one more way you can support this important cause. Stay tuned as we share details about the 2024 Calgary Reads Big Book Sale!<\/p>\n

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2021-22 Report to Community<\/strong><\/h2>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”24px” text_line_height=”30px” animation_style=”fade” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”20px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”25px” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone”]This was a special year for so many reasons. From our Little Red Reading Van sharing the joy of books to the biggest Big Book Sale yet, there was proof, everywhere, that early literacy matters. We are so grateful to have people like you helping to build a thriving community that reads.<\/p>\n

Please take a moment to read our 2021-22 Report to Community: From Small Seeds Grow Big Things<\/a>.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/calgaryreads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Screen-Shot-2022-10-19-at-9.50.29-AM.png” title_text=”2021-22 Report to Community” url=”https:\/\/indd.adobe.com\/view\/9315ec26-fb95-4db4-a37e-edf11931e460″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”460.5px” custom_padding=”|31px|0px|37px||”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=”https:\/\/calgaryreads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Section-divider-top-grey.png” title_text=”Section-divider-top-grey” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”64px|||||” custom_css_main_element=”min-width: 664px;||margin-left: -100px;”][\/et_pb_fullwidth_image][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FAFAFA”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” scroll_fade_enable=”on”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_text_color=”#F47920″ animation_style=”fade”]<\/p>\n

Early Literacy Matters<\/strong><\/h2>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”_initial” text_font_size=”24px” text_line_height=”30px” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”912px” module_alignment=”center” animation_style=”fade” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”16px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”20px” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone”]Every child has a right to read. Together, the Dandelion Seed Partners are carrying forward the important early literacy work of Calgary Reads to ensure more children have access to books, strong reading role models and safe, fun reading places. With these reading essentials, even more critical after the learning loss of the pandemic, children can enjoy a bright start in school and in life.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb image=”https:\/\/calgaryreads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/home-library@2x.png” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_align=”center” body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”23px” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” body_font_size_tablet=”” body_font_size_phone=”16px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” body_line_height_tablet=”” body_line_height_phone=”20px” body_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone”]When children have a home library, as little as 20 books<\/strong><\/span> of their own, they achieve three more years of schooling than children who don\u2019t have any books at home.[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider color=”#514E4C” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”170px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”15px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” border_color_all=”#514E4C”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”-6px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px|0px|false|false”]Source: We are Teachers[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb image=”https:\/\/calgaryreads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/25@2x.png” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_align=”center” body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”23px” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” body_font_size_tablet=”” body_font_size_phone=”16px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” body_line_height_tablet=”” body_line_height_phone=”20px” body_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone”]25% of children<\/strong><\/span> grow up in a home without books[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider color=”#514E4C” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”170px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”15px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” border_color_all=”#514E4C”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”-6px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px|0px|false|false”]Source: We are Teachers[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb image=”https:\/\/calgaryreads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/millions-of-words@2x.png” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_text_align=”center” body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”23px” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” body_font_size_tablet=”” body_font_size_phone=”16px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” body_line_height_tablet=”” body_line_height_phone=”20px” body_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone”]By age 3, children from the wealthiest and poorest homes are separated by a gap of millions of words<\/strong><\/span>.[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider color=”#514E4C” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”170px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”15px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” border_color_all=”#514E4C”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”-6px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px|0px|false|false”]Source: University of Kansas study, Betty Hart & Todd Risley, & Mapping the Early Language\u00a0 Environment Using All-Day Recordings & Automated Analysis, 2017[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=”https:\/\/calgaryreads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Section-divider-bottom-grey.png” title_text=”Section-divider-bottom-grey” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”min-width: 664px;||margin-left: -100px;”][\/et_pb_fullwidth_image][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” scroll_fade_enable=”on”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”fade”]<\/p>\n

What can I do?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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More than ever, children need your help to become stronger readers. We encourage everyone to keep the reading revolution alive by supporting our partners with books, advocacy and time.<\/p>\n

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Become a one-to-one reading volunteer, get books to young families or support the Big Book Sale. You can volunteer at Little Red Reading House and the Book Bank<\/a>, and sign up for Big Book Sale<\/a> opportunities.<\/p>\n

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Take time for readalouds to build bonds and brains. Get resources, book picks and more at Little Red Reading House.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Show your hood how much you care about reading as a family and inspire others. To get your ‘Readers Live Here’ sign, stop by Little Red Reading House in Inglewood.<\/p>\n

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Join us in championing each child’s right to read so they can reach their full potential. Get involved in the Left Unread<\/a> movement and read Canada West Foundation’s latest report<\/strong>: ‘The Case for Literacy in Alberta<\/a>.’<\/p>\n

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‘The Teeth of the Lion’<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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As a very special Calgary Reads legacy project, we commissioned a children’s book celebrating the resilience of children. We were so fortunate to have writer Barry Thorsen and illustrator Jenny Dale collaborate to create ‘The Teeth of the Lion.’<\/h6>\n
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In this video, join us for a readaloud of ‘The Teeth of the Lion during a Reading Rally at Valley View School, where Calgary Reads began…\u00a0<\/h6>\n
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Copies of ‘The Teeth of the Lion’ are for sale at Little Red Reading House!\u00a0<\/h6>\n

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Thank you for helping us raise a generation of readers.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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