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Each month I produce a free Fiction Newsletter or Booklist aimed at schools, libraries, young people and parents. These resources, like all my resources, make colourful displays and can be sent digitally to parents as part of your R4P initiative. You can use them as you wish but please ensure that they remain as found on the website. thank you and enjoy.

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