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Looking through literature: How reading can shape peoples’ lives

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Abby Shewmaker
May 31, 2022
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Looking through literature: How reading can shape peoples’ lives

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Abby Shewmaker
Abby Shewmaker, Senior Staff Writer
Abby Shewmaker is a senior at Redwood and a Senior Staff Writer for the Bark. Previously, she has served as a News and copy editor. She loves her guitar, Gilmore Girls and a good book.