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                        Education experts discuss the link between writing and reading. Then Iowans share handwritten treasures that are special to them.
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                        The Thing in the Snow, a novel by Sean Adams takes a twisted look at the challenges of working in isolation and living in an age of endless distraction. Sound familiar?
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                        Des Moines-based author and advocate Abena Imhotep seeks to promote literacy and lifelong learning in her community by celebrating works by Black authors.
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                        The majority of Afghan arrivals assessed so far in Cedar Rapids are considered emerging literacy learners. One organization is working to help increase literacy.