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Matt de la Peña: Watching my daughter learn to read

Award-winning author Matt de la Peña talks about watching his daughter learn to read during the COVID-19 pandemic, an experience he would not have had if he had been touring as planned. 

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Matt de la Peña

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Matt de la Peña is the New York Times bestselling, Newbery Medal winning author of multiple young adult novels and picture books, including Last Stop on Market Street, Milo Imagines the World, and Love. In this interview, Matt talks about the community where he grew up, his experiences as a struggling reader, and how he continues to reflect on his own identity and experiences through his books. To learn more about Matt and his books and to read his blog, visit Matt de la Peña’s official website

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