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July 27, 2004
Adults Must Read Children's Books

Posted by Tasha Saecker on July 27, 2004 9:30 AM

Adults must read children's books: Nobel laureate -DAWN - International; 26 July, 2004

"Portuguese author Jose Saramago, a Nobel literature laureate, said on Sunday he believed the world would be a better place if adults were forced to read children's books.

"They are moral fables that teach values which we consider indispensable like solidarity, respect for others and goodness," national news agency Lusa quoted him as saying in Italy."

Via [places for writers].

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