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First book were a nonprofit providing educators who serve kids in need with essentials for learning and life. Completed instant assessment for law firm figure 6. Books are made available at low to no cost to highneeds schools and nonprofit programs serving lowincome families and kids in need. An avid animal lover, laura, with cocreator sean hanrahan, announced a new illustrated childrens book, raising a hero, published in 2016.
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