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Q&A with MALORIE BLACKMAN

Why should we read?

Sharing stories is the way we connect and communicate with others. It’s the way we try to make sense of the world and ourselves. Stories help to develop our intelligence, particularly our emotional intelligence, which is vital in our dealings with other people. Stories entertain, illuminate and educate. That’s why

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