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Guide written by Violet J. Harris, PhD, a Professor Emerita of Language and Literacy in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education, University of Illinois. She is a University Scholar whose research focuses on language and literacy acquisition and development, literature for youth, critical issues in education, multicultural literature and literacy materials, and curriculum materials.

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Arlisha Norwood, University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Maya Wilson, Baltimore City Public Schools

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