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Giveaway: Our Friendship Matters (Kimberley B Jones) ~ (US Only)

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Our Friendship Matters (US Only) by: Kimberley B Jones Release Date: July 2020 Publisher: Rhetaskew Publishing Company LLC       About the Book: Kimberley B. Jones is a professional early childhood educator. She was born in the small town of Saint George, South Carolina, on September 12, 1982. She graduated...
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Victoria Scott
This book is so important right now! I can't wait to read this with my daughter!
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Such an important book for our current times. Perfect for teens!
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I like the cover. This book sounds like a must read for everyone.
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