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Just a reminder that this special<a href="https://www.mackidsschoolandlibrary.com/colorourworldwritingcontest/" id="LPlnk121445" title="https://www.mackidsschoolandlibrary.com/colorourworldwritingcontest/"> writing contest</a> (see details below) ends next
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<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, March 5, 2025 2:38 PM<br>
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<b>Subject:</b> The Katherine Applegate "Color Our World" Writing Contest!</font>
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702 W. Kalamazoo St.<br>
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