SCBWI Eastern PA
@scbwiepa.bsky.social
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Official account for the Eastern Pennsylvania Region of SCBWI.
https://www.scbwi.org/regions/epa
🎉Coming up Monday, January 5, 2026— 🌅9:30 am ET Wake-Up & Write-In and 💡join us at 7 pm for a FREE webinar: Arting When Able with Eric Bell✍️Sign up on our events page
www.scbwi.org/regions/epa/...
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#writingtime
#amwriting
#amillustrating
#disabilitylit
#diffability
#CreativePriorities
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Stories are made every day! Welcome the winter season, and check out the latest comic from CJ on the blog.
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Three-Act Structure, by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington
A wintry real life example of the three-act story structure, inspired by the first snow of the season! Look for comics by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington once a month here on the EasternPennPoints blog. …
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/12/19/three-act-structure-by-c-j-bolognese-warrington/
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Meet literary agent Jennie Kendrick, one of the faculty offering critiques for Submission Shine, our online critique intensive! The deadline to register and submit materials is coming up: January 2!
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Café Chat with Literary Agent Jennie Kendrick, by Robyn Stone
Robyn Stone interviews literary agent Jennie Kendrick of Red Fox Literary Agency, in advance of the Eastern PA Submission Shine 2026 Online Critique Intensive on February 19-21, 2026. Café Chat wit…
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/12/17/cafe-chat-with-literary-agent-jennie-kendrick-by-robyn-stone/
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Hurry!! 🌲Last day to submit a scholarship application for Pocono & the Three Bears Annual Retreat at the Highlights Foundation is FRIDAY, Dec. 12, 2025!! 🌲www.scbwi.org/events/pocono-the-three-bears-2026-in-search-of-just-right/pocono-the-three-bears-2026-scholarships
#scbwievent
#kidlitscholarship
29 days ago
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reposted by
SCBWI Eastern PA
about 1 month ago
Join us for our January Virtual Illustration Critique Session on January 22. Any SCBWI member is welcome to join! The February critique will be in-person in the Cincinnati–Dayton area (TBA). Please fill out the interest form to receive info.
url-shortener.me/2H0V
#ohioillustrators
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⚡Lay the groundwork for your 2026 publishing goals!⚡ Eric Bell talks alternate approaches to write-every-day, working within your ability/disability with kindness using his "5 Things" method—Start the new year Write!⚡
www.scbwi.org/regions/epa/...
#publishinggoals
#writingadvice
#diffability
about 1 month ago
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It's time for Member News! Find out what our Eastern PA SCBWI members have been up to!
@annettewhipple.bsky.social
@jrbarr.bsky.social
@melissatrempe.bsky.social
@heatherstigall7.bsky.social
@annelambelet.bsky.social
@dianawallachauthor.bsky.social
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/11/30/m...
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Meet author Eric Bell! Today on the blog Robyn interviews
@ericbellwriter.bsky.social
in advance of our FREE event for all creatives: "Arting When Able - What to Do When You Can't Be Creative." Event details can be found at the end of the interview.
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/11/26/c...
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Café Chat with Author Eric Bell, by Robyn Stone
Robyn Stone interviews author Eric Bell in advance of his free webinar Arting When Able—What to Do When You Can’t Be Creative on 1/5/26, followed by an add-on critique offering in February. C…
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/11/26/cafe-chat-with-author-eric-bell-by-robyn-stone/
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💬Take a look—
#SCBWI
region MD/DE/WV is hosting
@maplelam.bsky.social
Gentle encouragement—Practical Advice✏️ups & downs of traditional publishing from
#author-illustrator
Maple Lam✏️7 Publishing Tips Webinar Dec 9 6:30PM
www.scbwi.org/events/MD-Ma...
#scbwievent
#publishingwebinar
#publishingadvice
about 1 month ago
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How do you combat imposter syndrome? Check out this month's comic by CJ on the blog today!
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The Truth Shall Set You Free, by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington
Each time you claim what you’ve created can be one small step towards overcoming imposter syndrome and feeling more confident in your work. Look for comics by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington once a…
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/11/21/the-truth-shall-set-you-free-by-c-j-bolognese-warrington/
about 2 months ago
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🗣️Submission Shine 2026 online critique intensive❄️YA, MG, PB, illustration, GN, dummies, synopses🗣️You choose—shotgun or deep-dive to get the best feedback from agents & peers on your stories, your pitches, your career—just 6 spots remaining
www.scbwi.org/events/easte...
#amquerying
#portfolioreview
about 2 months ago
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On the blog today,
@berrietr.bsky.social
interviews literary agent Bridgette Kam, who will be participating in our upcoming Submission Shine online critique intensive.
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/11/19/c...
about 2 months ago
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🐻🐻🐻Scholarship applications are now available for the 2026 annual Pocono retreat! 🌲 Members on the EastPA mailing list: Check Your Inboxes!📨Contact our regional team
[email protected]
if you would like to receive the informational email and application link 📩 Held at the Highlights Foundation Apr 24-26🌲
about 2 months ago
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💬take a look at this upcoming event from the SCBWI Israel—From Concept to Composition with Julien Chung
@julienchung.bsky.social
@shirleywaisman.bsky.social
—December 11, 2025✍️
#scbwievent
#scbwiillustrator
#picturebookcomposition
#illustrationwebinar
www.scbwi.org/events/from-...
2 months ago
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Check out our new monthly column for illustrators, "Illustration Illuminated," on the EasternPennPoints blog.
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Illustration Illuminated—November 2025
Illustration Illuminated is a new monthly feature on the EasternPennPoints blog. This feature is a longer-form article on a topic of interest to children’s book illustrators. It will address aspect…
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/11/07/illustration-illuminated-november-2025/
2 months ago
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Join East PA authors and illustrators for a night of camaraderie and books
@childrensbookworld.bsky.social
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#authorevent
#illustratorevent
Lots of local members...Will you be there?
@nicolemwolverton.bsky.social
@danakramaroff.bsky.social
@brianbiggsstudio.bsky.social
@berrietr.bsky.social
and...
2 months ago
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We're hosting 2 webinars on chapter books and early reader graphic novels! Editor's perspective with
@emilydaluga.bsky.social
on 11/3 and agent's perspective with Rachel Orr on 11/13. Find out more in this interview by
@kcstrocchia.bsky.social
.
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/11/02/a...
2 months ago
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It's time for Member News! Check out the great news from
@berrietr.bsky.social
@annettewhipple.bsky.social
and Gene Barretta on the blog today!
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/10/31/m...
2 months ago
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💬Lookie!
@scbwi-mi.bsky.social
is hosting a chat with
@cateberryauthor.bsky.social
for creatives looking to level up their career👏https://www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi-mi-fall-webinar-with-cate-berry —check it out—November 12, 2025
2 months ago
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Who else has a book pun or book-themed Halloween costume? Check out CJ's comic on the blog today!
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/10/24/c...
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Crafty Season, by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington
Just one of the tricks of the trade to wear a costume that involves books and word play! Look for comics by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington once a month here on the EasternPennPoints blog. Christopher-Ja…
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/10/24/crafty-season-by-c-j-bolognese-warrington/
3 months ago
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💬Looking for some writing time in November? Join with SCBWI NY for a 24-hour kidlit creating marathon! 👍Thanks
@scbwiwestchester.bsky.social
November 8th
#scbwievents
#novwritingtime
#amdrafting
3 months ago
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💬Last chance to register for the
#scbwievent
from the
@scbwiindiana.bsky.social
team—PB mentor & critique event with Heather L. Montgomery
#NFPB
#nfkidlit
3 months ago
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💬Great news! Canada East is hosting a session for illustrators needing inspiration 💡Facing the blank page with author-illustrator Natali de Mello
www.scbwi.org/events/from-...
@scbwicanadaeast.bsky.social
@janinele.bsky.social
#scbwievents
#illustratorworkshop
3 months ago
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💬Check out the upcoming SCBWI Texas ATX regional bootcamp for traditional or self published creators—
www.scbwi.org/events/from-...
✍️👍
#scbwievent
#authorbootcamp
#illustratorevent
3 months ago
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💬take a look at this upcoming event from the SCBWI Alaska region—Comping your submission with agent Jen Newens of Martin Literary Management— November 16✍️
#scbwievent
@scbwi-alaska.bsky.social
#writingwebinar
#querytrenches
www.scbwi.org/regions/alas...
3 months ago
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Registration is open for Submission Shine 2026! This online critique intensive gives participants an opportunity to receive agent feedback on multiple projects. Today on the blog, meet participating agent Kristen Terrette of Martin Literary.
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/10/14/c...
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Café Chat with Literary Manager Kristen Terrette, by Kristen Strocchia
Kristen Strocchia interviews literary manager Kristen Terrette in advance of the Eastern PA Submission Shine 2026 Online Critique Intensive on February 19-21, 2026. Café Chat with Literary Manager …
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/10/14/cafe-chat-with-literary-manager-kristen-terrette-by-kristen-strocchia/
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💬SCBWI-Hawai'i is hosting a webinar for illustrators with Penny Weber Sunday, Nov. 9: check it out!
#scbwievents
www.scbwi.org/events/tales...
3 months ago
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💬@scbwi-mi.bsky.social SCBWI Michigan is hosting a webinar for novelists with Sheela Chari
@sheelachari.bsky.social
October 22nd: check it out!
#scbwievents
www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...
3 months ago
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Meet editor Kate Prosswimmer, who is presenting a two hour workshop this Thursday on "When Plot Meets Character."
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/10/07/c...
@kcstrocchia.bsky.social
3 months ago
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It's time for Member News! Check out our blog on the last day of each month to find out what our Eastern PA members are up to!
@alisongreenmyers.bsky.social
@eileenruvane.bsky.social
@annelambelet.bsky.social
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/09/30/m...
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Check out this month's comic by CJ on the EasternPennPoints blog!
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Refresh Air, by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington
It’s always a good idea to have a way to capture your ideas when out and about. Look for comics by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington once a month here on the EasternPennPoints blog. Christopher-James…
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/09/26/refresh-air-by-c-j-bolognese-warrington/
3 months ago
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Our Keynote Speaker for Illustrator Day this year is Matt Phelan! We're excited for the event in Lancaster this Saturday. If you can't make it, you can meet Matt right here on our blog in this interview by our new Illustrator Coordinator, Robyn Stone.
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/09/24/c...
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Café Chat with Illustrator Matt Phelan, by Robyn Stone
Robyn Stone interviews illustrator Matt Phelan in advance ILLUSTRATOR DAY—LIVE! IN LANCASTER 2025 on 9/27/25. Café Chat with Illustrator Matt Phelan, by Robyn Stone Robyn: Hi Matt! Great to see you…
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/09/24/cafe-chat-with-illustrator-matt-phelan-by-robyn-stone/
4 months ago
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It's not too late to sign up for PB Author Day and Illustrator Day, which is next Saturday in Lancaster! Registration ends MONDAY. Don't miss out! Check out our interview with presenter Catherine Laudone (Beach Lane Books) by
@kcstrocchia.bsky.social
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easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/09/21/c...
4 months ago
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Don't miss the chance to apply for a scholarship to the 2026 Submission Shine online critique intensive—Applications due Sept. 15
www.scbwi.org/events/easte...
#illustrationscholarship
#writingscholarship
#onlinewritingworkshop
#onlinewritingevent
#scbwi
4 months ago
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Meet illustration agent Kelly Pelsue, who will be presenting tonight's webinar on Curating an Illustration Career.
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/09/10/c...
@kellypelsue.bsky.social
@berrietr.bsky.social
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Café Chat with Illustration Agent Kelly Pelsue, by Berrie Torgan-Randall
Berrie Torgan-Randall interviews illustration agent Kelly Pelsue in advance her webinar Curating an Illustration Career, on September 10, 2025. ILLUSTRATOR DAY—LIVE! IN LANCASTER 2025 participants …
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/09/10/cafe-chat-with-illustration-agent-kelly-pelsue-by-berrie-torgan-randall/
4 months ago
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Check out this month's edition of Member News!
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/08/31/m...
Featuring
@heatherstigall7.bsky.social
@fspoesy.bsky.social
@annettewhipple.bsky.social
and Hallee Adelman
4 months ago
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Who do you turn to when you're plotting your ideas? Check out this month's comic by C.J. on the EasternPennPoints blog!
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/08/22/b...
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Brainstorming Sessions, by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington
When you’re working on a story, do you ever find yourself working out the plot points and details in an ongoing brainstorming session throughout your day? Look for comics by C.J. Bolognese-Wa…
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/08/22/brainstorming-sessions-by-c-j-bolognese-warrington/
5 months ago
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LAST DAY to register for a CRITIQUE for our in-person Illustrator Day and PB Author Day on 9/27. A few critique spots left, including with Art Agent Mela Bolinao—Don't miss out. Get to know Mela in this interview with
@berrietr.bsky.social
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easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/08/19/c...
#kidlit
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Café Chat with Art Agent Mela Bolinao, by Berrie Torgan-Randall
Berrie Torgan-Randall interviews art agent Mela Bolinao in advance of Illustrator Day and PB Author Day–LIVE! in Lancaster, on September 27, 2025. Café Chat with Art Agent Mela Bolinao, by Berrie T…
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/08/19/cafe-chat-with-art-agent-mela-bolinao-by-berrie-torgan-randall/
5 months ago
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We're gearing up for our next in-person event: Illustrator Day and PB Author Day Live in Lancaster on September 27! Meet one of our presenters, literary agent Alyssa Eisner Henkin in this interview by
@heatherstigall7.bsky.social
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/08/13/c...
5 months ago
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Who's ready for Member News? Check out the news from our Eastern PA members this month!
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/07/31/m...
@hildaeburgos.bsky.social
@leeymiaowriter.bsky.social
@lauraparnum.bsky.social
@nicolemwolverton.bsky.social
@lindaoatmanhigh.bsky.social
#kidlit
#scbwi
5 months ago
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Today on the blog,
@heatherstigall7.bsky.social
interviews Bunmi Ishola, who will be presenting a webinar with us on picture book pacing on September 15th.
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/07/27/c...
6 months ago
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Do you feel that you dive into your creative process not just because you want to create but because creating is an inherent part of who you are? Look for comics by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington once a month on the EasternPennPoints blog!
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/07/25/a...
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An Artist’s Dilemma, by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington
Do you feel that you dive into your creative process not just because you want to create but because creating is an inherent part of who you are? Look for comics by C.J. Bolognese-Warrington once a…
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/07/25/an-artists-dilemma-by-c-j-bolognese-warrington/
6 months ago
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Want to take your illustrator or PB author career to the next level? Come to our event on 9/27 in Lancaster! We'll have PRH Art Director Véronique Sweet to review illustrator work. Find out more in this interview with Véronique by
@berrietr.bsky.social
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/07/09/c...
6 months ago
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It's the best time of each month - Time for Member News! See the exciting news from our members this month!
easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/06/30/m...
@kathykellyauthor.bsky.social
#kidlit
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Member News—June 2025
Member News is a monthly feature on the EasternPennPoints blog. We want to celebrate our Eastern PA SCBWI members’ good news and help spread the word far and wide. Send us your children’s book–rela…
https://easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/06/30/member-news-june-2025/
6 months ago
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Booth 2366 and two of our fabulous volunteers at
#ALAAC25
Thank you! Any great
#authorquotes
,
#bookhauls
,
#downtownPhilly
, or
#kidlitpostcards
to share? Tag us! We'd love to see more ❤️
#Philly
♥️
#kidlit
♥️
#SCBWI
❤️@theliahutchinson.bsky.social ❤️
@lindaoatmanhigh.bsky.social
6 months ago
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reposted by
SCBWI Eastern PA
Kendra Albert @ MAGFest
6 months ago
Dispensing copyright-related “it depends” at
#alaac25
, courtesy of
@libraryfutures.bsky.social
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Join the fun at the ALA event Philly convention center!
#bookswag
#authorsignings
🍓We'd love to see you at booth 2366—June 26-30
#pennsylvaniaauthors
#pennsylvaniaillustrators
📚Thanks to
@berrietr.bsky.social
#bellaandBlue
#scbwi
6 months ago
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Still one day to head to
#alaac25
for speakers, signings, swag, and kidlit society—don't miss a moment of the fun! Thanks to our authors, illustrators, and volunteers👏👏👏
#kidlitauthors
#scbwi
#authorsignings
#bookswag
#libraryconference
6 months ago
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Headed over to ALA? Join the SCBWI East PA region at booth # 2366 and head to the autograph tables and artists alley to meet more of our members!
#alaac25
#librarians
#edusky
#teachers
#Libraries
#Booksky
@amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
6 months ago
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Here's our full lineup of authors and illustrators appearing at Eastern PA SCBWI booth #2366! Please stop by!
#ALAAC25
7 months ago
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