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Rafe Esquith, internationally celebrated educator, will be discussing his new book, “Real Talk for Real Teachers: Advice for Teachers from Rookies to Veterans: ‘No Retreat, No Surrender!'” at 7 p.m., Wednesday, July 24, at Rakestraw Books.

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