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Write about your first crush.

When you hear the word “crush,” you might picture a fleeting affection for someone special. For me, though, my first crush wasn’t a personit was books. From the moment I could read, I fell head over heels for the written word, a love affair that shaped my childhood and carried me to worlds beyond my own. Books were my escape, my adventure, my everything. Comics, storybooks, novelsI devoured them all with an insatiable hunger. Every page turned was a ticket to a faraway land, where superheroes battled villains, mysteries unraveled, and wonder awaited around every corner. Whether it was the vibrant panels of a comic book or the rich prose of a novel, each story whisked me away to realms where the impossible became real. Sadly, as the years passed, my passion for reading began to fade. Life’s demands crept in, and the stacks of books on my nightstand gathered… Write about your first crush.

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Do you remember your favorite book from childhood?

When I think about the hundreds of books I’ve read over the years, one stands out above all othersnot for its complexity or literary acclaim, but for its profound impact on my life. It was the first book I ever read, a vibrant picture book gifted to me by my father on my third or fourth birthday. That single book ignited a passion for reading that has shaped who I am today. This wasn’t just any book. It was a whimsical pop-up picture book, bursting with colorful illustrations and playful storytelling. It followed the adventures of three curious kittens as they explored the world, encountering delightful surprises and charming misadventures along the way. The pages were heavy on vivid imagery and light on words, perfect for a young child just beginning to discover the magic of stories. I can still recall the thrill of flipping through those pages, the pop-ups… Do you remember your favorite book from childhood?