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Thanks, as well, to Gretta Miller and Aarick Beher for their invaluable, professional help with this production.

Of course, this entire Author Program occurred because of the kindness and generosity of Sy Montgomery, Howard Mansfield, and their dog, who graciously opened their home and shared time and enthusiasm with us.

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