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Glad you're all here.

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Nice to have such
a great big crowd

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to talk about something so
terrifying as Edgar Allan Poe.

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You've all made a wise choice.

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We're glad you're
joining us this evening.

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My name is Tyler.

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I work here as the executive
director at the Poetry Center.

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And my pleasure is to
introduce Daniel Armenta, who's

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here from Literacy Connects.

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Daniel works as the community
engagement and reach out

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and read manager at
Literacy Connects.

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He's been a huge partner with
the NEA and the Big Read.

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We're really glad
that he's here.

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He's going to tell
you a little bit more

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about what's happening.

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Please welcome Daniel Armenta.

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[APPLAUSE]

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