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Picture book author Mac Barnett has been named the Library of Congress' new ambassador for young people's literature. He discusses what the role means when engaging kids in reading can be a struggle.

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The Library of Congress has given Mac Barnett the job of promoting books and reading to kids across the country. His plan is ...