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Stephanie at the Miami Urban Book Expo
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Miami Urban Book Expo
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Miami Urban Book Expo
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Stephanie's mother at the Miami Urban Book Expo
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Author speaks to group of young girls about the importance of self-love
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Author speaks about self-love to a group of young ladies
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Author speaking about self-love to a group of young ladies
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Author poses at local literacy event
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The author was able to give away copies of her books at local book bag giveaway because of community donations.
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Author autographs books for each young reader
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A hardworking intern preparing bags for the book giveaway
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Author smiles with one of the young readers who received a free book
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Author smiles with one of the young readers who received a free book
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Author smiles with one of the young readers who received a free book
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Author smiles with one of the young readers who received a free book
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Author smiles with one of the young readers who received a free book
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Author poses with children after read aloud
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Author engages children in interactive read aloud
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Author autographs books for each young reader
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Author Stephanie Evans speaks with young readers about self-love and acceptance before the read aloud begins.
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Author Stephanie Evans gives a brief overview about her first published book, "Steven James: I Just Can't Pay Attention."
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