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Betsy Byars, who died February 26, 2020, was an author of children's books, best known for her novel “Summer of the Swans,” which won the 1971 Newbery Medal.Over in my Redbubble shop I have new magnets available in three sizes in all of my library card designs.Anthony Burgess, born February 25, 1917, was a writer and composer best known for his comic and satirical writing, such as the dystopian novel, “A Clockwork Orange.”“One of the great tragedies of modern education is that most people are not taught to think critically. The majority of the world’s people, those of the West included, are taught to believe rather than to think. It’s much easier to believe than to think. People seldom think seriously about that which we are taught to believe, because we are all creatures of imitation and habit.”Ishmael Reed, born February 22, 1938, is a poet, novelist, essayist, songwriter, playwright, editor and publisher known for his satirical works challenging American political culture known for the novels “Reckless Eyeballing” and “Mumbo Jumbo.”Ellen Gilchrist, born February 20, 1935, is an American novelist, short story writer, and poet. She won a National Book Award for her 1984 collection of short stories, ‘Victory Over Japan’, and is praised for the characters that reappear regularly throughout her many volumes of short stories.@gasstation_b
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