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Facts Behind Fiction – Author Zana Fraillon

Award-winning children’s fiction author, Zana Fraillon annotates an excerpt from her stunning picture book, Wisp: A Story of Hope with useful insights for teachers and students about her writing and research process, historical influence and cultural impact.

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