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“Reading should not be presented to children as a chore, a duty. It should be offered as a gift.” —Kate DiCamillo

“Reading makes immigrants of us all. It takes us away from home, but more important, it finds homes for us everywhere.” —Jean Rhys

“Books are the plane, and the train, and the road. They are the destination, and the journey. They are home.” —Anna Quindlen

“Keep reading. It’s one of the most marvelous adventures anyone can have.” —Lloyd Alexander

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