
Getting to Know Jon Scieszka(2013)
A light-hearted romp with beloved, award winning author/illustrator and the first National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. Get to know him as he discusses his life and aspirations.

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Getting to Know Jon Scieszka
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A light-hearted romp with beloved, award winning author/illustrator and the first National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. Get to know him as he discusses his life and aspirations.
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2013-01-01
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5.4
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English
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