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" I loved to read, and I think any child who loves to read will read anything, including the back of the cereal box, which I did every morning. "

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" When I see kids standing next to their mothers at book signings, clutching a copy of 'Forever,' I know what's coming. They'll say to me, 'How old do I have to be to read this?' hoping I'll give them permission. But I can't do that. "

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