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Author Padma Venkatraman

@padmatv.bsky.social
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THE BRIDGE HOME, BORN BEHIND BARS, SAFE HARBOR, A TIME TO DANCE. WNDB Walter Award winning writer, reader, poet, oceanographer, yoga teacher. K-12 Education. Science, nature, music, art. DEI. “Stories are ships on which we sail oceans of hope.”

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Author Padma Venkatraman @padmatv.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Excited to be @booksofwonder.bsky.social on Sunday October 4th 11:30 am for a #Storytime #AuthorEvent to share #FarawayFamily with the world!
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Author Padma Venkatraman @padmatv.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
♥️ @lyndamh.bsky.social
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Ohio Poetry Association @ohiopoetry.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Meet some our new OPA Regional Poet Ambassadors! ohiopoetryassn.blogspot.com/2026/09/ohio...
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Author Padma Venkatraman @padmatv.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Excited to be @booksofwonder.bsky.social on Sunday October 4th 11:30 am for a #Storytime #AuthorEvent to share #FarawayFamily with the world!
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Author Padma Venkatraman @padmatv.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
This Saturday… #BooksOnTheSquare in Providence
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Author Padma Venkatraman @padmatv.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
This Sunday at #bluebunnybooks …
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Lynda Mullaly Hunt @lyndamh.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
HAPPY DOT DAY!! Get out there and make your Mark! ❤️ Thank you, @peterhreynolds @internationaldotday @bluebunnybooks
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The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
**National Book Award — Young People’s Literature, Longlist** Congratulations to @elanakarnold.bsky.social!! HOLLOWAY is on the Longlist for the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature. Congrats to all the nominees! What a list!
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Tasslyn - AKA Dr. Sasslyn @tasslyn.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
I am so honored to be a guest on the extraordinary @heykellyjensen.bsky.social 's podcast Liberating Lit. I haven't laughed so hard about the worst topics - but that's what we do. We find community. Connection and a home with each other. Kelly is that for me. www.liberatinglit.com/episodes/epi...
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Episode One: Tasslyn Magnusson — Liberating Lit
Dr. Tasslyn Magnusson has been tracking book bans since 2021. But her work is much more than simply counting–it’s helping motivate other people nationwide to get to work protecting the right to read. ...
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Librarian by Day 🏳️‍🌈 @librarianbyday.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
I can't wait to listen to this limited Podcast series from @heykellyjensen.bsky.social Learn how Dr. Tasslyn Magnusson started tracking & documenting book bans, what inspires her advocacy, what she's most proud of, & how she continues showing up every day. www.liberatinglit.com/episodes/epi...
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Episode One: Tasslyn Magnusson — Liberating Lit
Dr. Tasslyn Magnusson has been tracking book bans since 2021. But her work is much more than simply counting–it’s helping motivate other people nationwide to get to work protecting the right to read. ...
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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The first full episode of Liberating Lit is live. I talk with @tasslyn.bsky.social about what got her started in anti-censorship work, what keeps her going, and what advice she'd give to new and long-time advocates. Tune in on the Liberating Lit website: www.liberatinglit.com/episodes/epi...
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Episode One: Tasslyn Magnusson — Liberating Lit
Dr. Tasslyn Magnusson has been tracking book bans since 2021. But her work is much more than simply counting–it’s helping motivate other people nationwide to get to work protecting the right to read. ...
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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
5th-grade teacher and author @colbysharp.bsky.social created the This Is a School teachers' guide: d3kr0g7umcubly.cloudfront.net/candlewick-p...
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Colby Sharp @colbysharp.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
The First Ten Picture Books I Read Aloud to My Students youtu.be/9EzXvK7P34g
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The First Ten Picture Books I Read Aloud to My Students
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Colby Sharp @colbysharp.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Getting to know my readers. colbysharp.substack.com/p/the-books-...
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the books we’re reading to start the year
One of my favorite things about the start of a new school year is getting to know my new students, and one of the my favorite ways to get to know them is through the books and book creators that they ...
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Macmillan Children's School & Library Marketing @mackidssl.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
We’re excited for these new middle grade releases! MERRY CHRISTMESS by Tegan Quin 🌲 A merriful (and slightly messy) holiday DOUBLE TROUBLE by Misako Rocks! 👭 A twin goes missing during a trip to Japan MONKEY KING by Alina Chau 🐒 A fun twist on a chinese myth tinyurl.com/ydvrf8cr #MGLit
The covers of September MacKids books releases against a dark blue backdrop with teal, yellow, and green firewords and the words "new releases" in the middle.
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That Librarian: Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com · 09/09/2026
“Thanks to the Emmy® awards for celebrating and honoring this documentary and librarians across the country who are fighting against censorship on the frontlines of democracy.” For the librarians. #Invictus ilovelibraries.org/article/the-...
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'The Librarians' Documentary Wins an Emmy
Filmmaker Kim Snyder’s documentary about public and school librarians in Texas, Florida, and other states who unite to combat book banning in the United States was awarded a 2026 Emmy® for Exceptional...
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The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
**THE LIBRARIANS Film Wins an Emmy Award** Huge congrats to absolutely everyone associated with THE LIBRARIANS film for winning a 2026 Emmy for Exceptional Merit In Documentary Filmmaking! Thank you to all the heroic librarians standing up for book access and the right to read What a moment!!
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The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
**BANNED** One of the most important young adult novel's ever -- SPEAK by @halseanderson.bsky.social -- is banned in Iowa. Last month, Laurie posted on social about what’s been happening. Please take a moment to learn about this. Books save lives. theauthorvillage.substack.com/p/banned-spe...
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BANNED: Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
An Update on What’s Currently Happening in Iowa
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The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
The Author Village is a forward-thinking boutique speakers’ bureau, a collective of award-winning book creators for young people, educators, and librarians available for school and library visits, conference appearances, and professional development experiences. www.TheAuthorVillage.com
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Home - The Author Village
The Author Village is a community of forward-thinking and award-winning children’s book authors and illustrators available for school visits, library visits, festivals, conferences, panels, workshops,...
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Cynthia Leitich Smith (Native Books for Young Readers & More) @cynleitichsmith.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
UNESCO: Sept. 8, is the 60th anniversary of International Literacy Day (ILD). The theme is “#Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity." #KidLit @mrschureads.bsky.social @candlewickpress.bsky.social @doubledaybooks.bsky.social
Unesco logo, International Literacy Day, red background, cover art for: Featured Books

THIS IS A STORY by John Schu and Lauren Castillo (Candlewick)

THE OLDEST STUDENT: HOW MARY WALKER LEARNED TO READ by Rita Lorraine Hubbard and Oge Mora (Ann Schwartz Books)

BUNNY'S BOOK CLUB by Annie Silvestro and Tatjana Mai-Wyss (Doubleday Books for Young Readers)

THE WOMBAT'S GO WILD FOR WORDS by Beth Ferry and Lori Nichols (Random House Kids)
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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
**Six Months From Today -- TOO BIG TO SAY Arrives** Please consider preordering a copy (or copies) of our upper middle grade novel TOO BIG TO SAY. @mikecurato.bsky.social and I are partnering with HIGH FIVE BOOKS, an inclusive kids’ bookstore in Massachusetts. highfivebooks.org/products/too...
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Too Big to Say
Heartfelt illustrated novel about two friends making tough decisions on a hiking adventure. Perfect for fans of The Trouble with Heroes and Hey, Kiddo.
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Kate Messner @katemessner.com · 03/09/2026
"Why Preorders Matter" from @philbildner.bsky.social theauthorvillage.substack.com/p/why-preord...
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Why Preorders Matter
(Or Why I Need You to Preorder a Copy of TOO BIG TO SAY)
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Author Padma Venkatraman @padmatv.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Flagging a #giveaway! So grateful to @yabookscentral.bsky.social for this fabulous #book giveaway yabookscentral.com/giveaway-far...
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Giveaway: FARAWAY FAMILY (Padma Venkatraman) ~ US ONLY! – YA Books Central
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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
"Chloe’s Community Garden tells the story of Chloe who is spending a day at the community garden with her dad." — @valeriebolling.bsky.social mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/08/chlo...
Chloe's Community Garden
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The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
**Introducing -- The Author Village Voice** Today, we are nine! The Author Village began on this day back in 2017. Amazing! We’re launching our own Substack today! I hope you’ll check it out, help spread the word, and consider subscribing. theauthorvillage.substack.com/p/introducin...
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Author Padma Venkatraman @padmatv.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
When will the violence in Gaza ever end? The humanitarian crisis and continued crimes against innocent civilians weighs on my heart.
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The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
**Book Birthday Alert** Congratulations to @padmatv.bsky.social and Nicole Wong on the release of their beautiful new picture book, FARAWAY FAMILY. Happy book birthday and welcome to the world! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739842...
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Author Padma Venkatraman @padmatv.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Can’t wait to share #FarawayFamily (illustrated by @nicolewong.bsky.social) with the world! Can you make it to one of my #AuthorEvents this August? Sat 29 August, @wakefieldbooks in RI 11:00 a.m. Sun 30 August, @toadstoolbooks in NH 4:00 p.m. Hope to see you to celebrate my #debut #picturebook !
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Nicole Wong @painternik.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Picture Book delivery day!!! ✨ FARAWAY FAMILY Written by @padmatv.bsky.social In stores August 25th #picturebookdelivery #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #aapi @nancyrosep.bsky.social @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social @penguinkids.bsky.social
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The Pixel Project @thepixelproject.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
PIXEL PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT: The Pixel Project will be holding our 12th annual Fall Edition of Read For Pixels in September 2026 featuring 17 acclaimed authors in support of ending violence against women. For more details, check out the full announcement here: tinyurl.com/R4PFall2026A...
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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
The State of Library Cuts in 2026 So Far The word of the year for US libraries, whether public, school, or academic, is rough. Here's what's been happening nationwide: buttondown.com/wellsourced/...
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The State of Library Cuts in 2026 So Far
The word of the year for US libraries, whether public, school, or academic, is rough.
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Author Padma Venkatraman @padmatv.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Love you and @jasminewarga so much @mrschureads.bsky.social
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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
#Bookaday I added @grantdraws.bsky.social's Poetry Comics: Flights of Imagination to my 2027 Books I Love presentation: www.pinterest.com/mrschureads/...
Poetry Comics: Flights of Imagination
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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
#Bookaday I added JooHee Yoon's Seven Curious Ants to my 2027 Books I Love presentation: www.pinterest.com/mrschureads/...
Seven Curious Ants
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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
2026 Caldecott Medal Acceptance by Cátia Chien www.hbook.com/story/articl...
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2026 Caldecott Medal Acceptance by Cátia Chien
From the July/August 2026 issue of The Horn Book Magazine: Special Issue: ALA Awards.
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Author Padma Venkatraman @padmatv.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Signing today #PenguinYoungReaders booth #2612 11:00 a.m. at #ALA2026 #ALAAC26 followed by a panel 1 pm W 183 C on building coalitions to fight censorship
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Author Padma Venkatraman @padmatv.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Just held my first ever picture book for the first ever time!!!
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Pragmatic Mom @pragmaticmom.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Barbed Wire Between Us: An Interview with Mia Wenjen buff.ly/bfzxqWl @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @padmatv.bsky.social Thanks for this profile, Padma Venkatraman! #ReadYourWorld #poetry #picturebook #reversopoem
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Barbed Wire Between Us: An Interview with Mia Wenjen — Diverse Verse
Mia Wenjen speaks about her poetic picture book Barbed Wire Between Us with Padma Venkatraman.
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Author Padma Venkatraman @padmatv.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Yay for #ALA26! Noticed the field at #ChicagoOHare matches match @painternik.bsky.social 🎨 for the field at the imagination in #FarawayFamily! So excited for my #booksigning @penguinschoollib.bsky.social booth Sunday 11:00-11:45! #ALAAC26
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Author Padma Venkatraman @padmatv.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
So proud to be part of the SPINNING TOWARD THE SUN #Anthology of essays on #writing and the #creativelife collected by Nora Shalaway Carpenter that just won an IPPY award!
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Betsy Bird @fuse8.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
The sole Frog and Toad title to win a Newbery Honor (NOT a Caldecott) and we're gonna discuss it today. Are these their strongest stories? Is there a dud in the batch? We talk it over on the @fuse8nkate.bsky.social podcast. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/06/15/f...
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Fuse 8 n' Kate: Frog and Toad Together by Arnold Lobel - A Fuse #8 Production
The sole Frog and Toad title to win a Newbery Honor (NOT a Caldecott) and we're gonna discuss it today. Are these their strongest stories? Is there a dud in the batch? We talk it over.
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Author Padma Venkatraman @padmatv.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
🌟Starred Review from #SchoolLibraryJournal 🌟 FARAWAY FAMILY Illustrated by @painternik.bsky.social In stores August 25, 2026 “This book stands out due to its quiet realism” - #SchoolLibraryJournalReviews🌟 🙏🏾 @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social @penguinkids.bsky.social #starredreviews⭐️ #picturebooks
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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Good morning. The state of Utah banned its 35th book from *all public schools statewide* on Friday. The book was published in 1999. Here's the story, why books are being banned, and where these state-sanctioned bans are coming from. bookriot.com/utah-has-ban...
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Utah Has Banned Its 35th Book from All Public Schools
Utah has added yet another book to the list of titles that must be removed from all public schools statewide.
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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
The 79th Annual Tony Awards are tonight! It is the perfect day to reveal the cover for This Is a Theater, illustrated by Jaime Kim and written by me! 100scopenotes.com/2026/06/07/e... Design Credit: Maryellen Hanley Publication Date: March 2, 2027
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Nicole Wong @painternik.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
⭐️ Hooray Starred Review from #SchoolLibraryJournal !! ⭐️ FARAWAY FAMILY Written by @padmatv.bsky.social In stores August 25, 2026 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social @penguinkids.bsky.social @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #schoollibraryjournalreview #starredreviews⭐️⭐️ #picturebookreview
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Author Padma Venkatraman @padmatv.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Excited and grateful that #SafeHarborBook (@nancyrosep.bsky.social ) is on 6 state award lists! Thank you for the 💚 for a book that slipped so quietly into the world. Congrats to these other @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @penguinschoollib.bsky.social titles that have hit the 5 state award mark!
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Author Padma Venkatraman @padmatv.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Thanks for publishing our commentary @providencejournal.bsky.social Let’s #fightcensorship and #ProtectPublicSchools and #ProtectPublicLibraries End prejudice and end hate 🌈 #authorsagainstbookbans @aabbri @riaabb www.providencejournal.com/story/opinio...
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Federal bill could preempt RI's Freedom to Read law | Opinion
A proposed federal bill, HR 7661, could force schools to ban books on sexuality or transgender people to get funding, the authors say.
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The Horn Book @thehornbook.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
WEAVER AND THE WEB (Godwin/ @mackidsbooks.bsky.social @mackidssl.bsky.social ‬) by Chris Baker; illus. by Byron Eggenschwiler will receive a starred review in the July/August 2026 #HornBookMagazine. Congratulations! #HBMag #HBStars www.hbook.com/story/july-a...
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Shannon Gibney @shannongibney.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Thanks to my friend and colleague Dr. Silvia Schultermandl, I got to deliver the opening keynote at the University of Munster American Studies conference on kinship tonight. My children were in the audience, and everyone was so gracious and supportive about my work around the kinship of loss. 🙏🏾
A woman talks at conference podium.Photos of three generations of family members posted on an auditorium screen.A woman talks at a podium at a conference.
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Author Padma Venkatraman @padmatv.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Standing in solidarity with MTA Rank and File for Palestine actionnetwork.org/forms/stand-...
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Stand in Solidarity with Members of the Massachusetts Teachers Association Seeking to Endorse the Campaign to #DroptheADLfromSchools
On Saturday, May 9, 2026, over two-thirds of the delegates at the Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) Annual Meeting voted in a straw poll to endorse the campaign to #DroptheADLfromSchools. In a...
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