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Happy birthday to your newsletter! And thank you for being such a generous writer and colleague here on Substack. It has been a pleasure to get to know you β€” we need to catch up, soon! β€” and to follow your journey here. Wishing you continued growth, peace, and all the best!

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Thank you, Glenn! You've been such a wonderful colleague and support to me the past few years -- I'm still grateful our group came together.

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Happy birthday, Can We Read and Sarah! I'm truly so thankful for your newsletter and the encouragement it's given as I seek to raise readers!

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Thank you so much, Lauren -- that means a lot to me.

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Happy anniversary to Can We Read!!! You are such a bright light in this children’s lit community.

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Thanks, Julie!

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Happy birthday, Can We Read?! Your commitment and deep love for this subject matter is the reason this newsletter is so special. You have (and continue to) hit it out of the park!

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Ah, thank you, Sri 🩷

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Happy, happy newsletter birthday!!!! ✨

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HBD and way to go, Sarah! Your writing and encouragement in the parenting journey have been a real bright spot these four years!

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I'm so glad, Libby -- thank you.

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Happy 4th Birthday! πŸŽ‚Here's to many more. πŸŽ‰

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Happy birthday! FOUR! Amazing!!

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🩷🩷🩷🩷

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Happy, happy newsletter-aversary! Thanks for making such a wonderful place on the internet. A place my mind loves to roam and explore. You make everything better.

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Amazing, Sarah! I'm so happy for you, and I'm seeing your determination and grit and stamina in the process, all while giving so many people something tangible and meaningful to actively do with their kiddos. Thank you!

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πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰ appreciate your thoughtfulness in your work and hope you feel encouraged today!

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Happy 4th Birthday!! Cheers to one of my favorite places on the internet. That photo is definitely gold-sparkly-shoes-work worthy.

(Also, sheesh you've had four years with more lifetime hard things than most people have in a decade. I'll make yours a double. With a side assortment of cheese!)

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Ha! That's just me in my bathroom, but thank you all the same 🌟

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Happiest birthday to your lovely newsletter, Sarah! You've built a cozy, trusted space on the internet. πŸ“šπŸ’›

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Happy Newsletter Birthday, Sarah! You are a bright light and I am so glad I know you! We’ll keep going!!!! ❀️ xx

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So, so, so grateful for you, Jolene. I hope you know that already! but I'll just keep saying it anyway.

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Happy birthday, Can we read! This corner of the internet has continued to be a sunny spot for me and an incredible resource for my young family. I am beyond amazed at your ability to juggle it all, Sarah, and find time to share your reading expertise with us. I love you and this newsletter beyond measure. Congrats to you!

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Thanks for being with me, and this project, since day one 🩷 I have often just pretended I’m doing this only for you, and it has gotten me through.

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Proud to be your #1 fan forever!

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What an amazing accomplishment for an amazing person! Touching words, gorgeous photo -- cheers to another year of one of my favorite newsletters. You're remarkable, Sarah!

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Thank you πŸ™

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