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Ever have one of those perfect author visits? My time at MTCE was like that. So many excited and engaged readers and such a warm reception. As the students were congregating in the auditorium, they were so quiet and respectful you could have hear a pin drop. After the talk, students gathered around and asked so many questions and had so many awesome comments. And then I got a group hug. A wonderful afternoon.
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