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Jan Walsh, Washington State Librarian
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Laura Claypool, Level I Champion
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Austin Horjus, Level II Champion
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Susan Bouterse (right), accepts the Level III Champion award on behalf of her son, Michael Bouterse
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Leah Bouterse, Susan Bouterse, Daniel Horjus, Avis Horjus, Austin Horjus, Jan Walsh, Laura Claypool, Jim Claypool, Sarah Claypool, Frances Claypool
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Secretary of State Sam Reed recognizes Letters About Literature semi-finalists
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Letters About Literature Award Ceremony 2009
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Letters About Literature Award Ceremony 2009
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Letters About Literature Award Ceremony 2009
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Letters About Literature Award Ceremony 2009
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Letters About Literature Award Ceremony 2009
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Secretary of State Sam Reed and Letters About Literature semi-finalists, 2008-2009
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Secretary of State Sam Reed and Letters About Literature semi-finalists, 2008-2009
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Secretary of State Sam Reed and Letters About Literature semi-finalists, 2008-2009
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Enjoying the Letters About Literature reception, April 2009