When I See Me BIPOC Children’s Book Fair

West Branch Library 300 Abbey Avenue, Dayton, Oh

This book fair is free and open to the public to attend. You will be able to meet 16 authors! Author signings, sessions for aspiring children's book authors, and engaging […]

Author Visit with Patti Flinn

Columbus Metropolitan Library - Parsons 1113 Parsons Ave, Columbus, ohio

Hear a talk from local Author Patti Flinn. We will discuss her latest series The Greatest Thing.

Author Visit: Patti Flinn

Columbus Metropolitan Library - Parsons 1113 Parsons Ave, Columbus, ohio

Hear a talk from local Author Patti Flinn. We will discuss her latest series The Greatest Thing.

Writing Workshop at Sorso Coffee with Theresa Garee

Sorso Coffee LLC 7849 Refugee Road, Pickerington, OH, United States

Join author Theresa Garee for a fun writing exercise at Sorso! Bring own paper and writing utensil! Exercise geared toward 6 - 18!

Reading: Sarah Gerard and Maggie Smith

Two Dollar Radio HQ 1124 Parsons Ave, Columbus, Ohio, United States

Join us as we welcome author Sarah Gerard to the Unicorn Stage for a special Monday night reading event, on the occasion of their new book, Carrie Carolyn Coco. On […]

Village Poetry Workshop

Two Dollar Radio HQ 1124 Parsons Ave, Columbus, Ohio, United States

The Village Poetry Workshop is a monthly meetup of poets looking to share their work and receive constructive feedback from their peers. The Village Poetry Workshop is run by HQ's […]

Event Series Quill and Ink Writers

Quill and Ink Writers

Westerville Public Library 126 S State St, Westerville, OH, United States

Love to create stories, poetry, or graphic novels? Always imagining up characters and epic tales? This is the group for you!  Bring your project with you to brainstorm ideas, meet […]

Event Series Teen Writing Program

Teen Writing Program

Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County 201 North Mulberry St., Mt. Vernon, United States

Calling all young writers, age 13-18! Join the Teen Writing Program at our Main Library in Mount Vernon for fun writing activities in poetry and prose on Wednesdays (June 12, […]

Author Heather Frese

The Book Loft of German Village 631 S 3rd Street, Columbus, OH, United States

Into the Springs Writers Workshop

Mills Park Hotel

Learn more about the Ohio Audiobook Narrators here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lGdSpxW92vpikZYHCz3p8u7tdXQ_iW9w/view?usp=sharing

2024 Fall Lit Youngstown: bookfair tables

This year's festival will feature 145 accomplished presenters from California to Maryland and Rhode Island to Florida, presenting on understanding, writing, teaching, translating, editing and publishing literature. Discover your new favorite […]

Author Meet & Greet with Skye Quinlan

Prologue Bookshop 841 North High Street, Columbus, OH, United States

On August 3rd, we’re welcoming to the store Skye Quinlan, queer icon and author of "Don't Be a Drag" They will be stopping by and hanging out with us at […]

An Evening with Matthew Erman

Prologue Bookshop 841 North High Street, Columbus, OH, United States

Teens batting eldritch cults in small-town Ohio? We're sold. Columbus's own Matthew Erman will be joining in the shop on Saturday, August 3rd at 7pm to chat with us about […]

Afternoon with Lori Sugarman

Prologue Bookshop 841 North High Street, Columbus, OH, United States

On Sunday August 4th at 12pm, Lori Sugarman will be joining us at noon for a story hour and discussion of her new book, Our Home: The Love, Work, and Heart […]

Author Visit: The Fall of Roe

The German Village Society 588 S. 3rd St., Columbus, ohio

From two top New York Times journalists, the breathtaking untold story of the plan to overturn Roe v. Wade and the consequences for women, abortion, and the future of America In June 2022, Americans […]

A Magical Balloon Mystery with Erica Carlson & Drew Dittmar

Columbus Metropolitan Library - Hilliard Branch 4500 Hickory Chase Way, Hilliard, Ohio

Erica and Drew have teamed up again to bring a new Sedgie the Hedgie adventure to life in Sedgie the Hedgie Solves the Case. This event will include an interactive […]

In-Store Launch: The Unmothers

The Book Loft of German Village 631 S 3rd Street, Columbus, OH, United States

  RSVP is appreciated but not required   In this raw and lyrical folk horror novel, a journalist sent to a small town begins to unravel a dark secret that […]

Event Series Quill and Ink Writers

Quill and Ink Writers

Westerville Public Library 126 S State St, Westerville, OH, United States

Love to create stories, poetry, or graphic novels? Always imagining up characters and epic tales? This is the group for you!  Bring your project with you to brainstorm ideas, meet […]

Event Series Teen Writing Program

Teen Writing Program

Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County 201 North Mulberry St., Mt. Vernon, United States

Calling all young writers, age 13-18! Join the Teen Writing Program at our Main Library in Mount Vernon for fun writing activities in poetry and prose on Wednesdays (June 12, […]

Teen Writing Program Party in the Park Summer Celebration

Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County 201 North Mulberry St., Mt. Vernon, United States

  When: Wed, August 7, 2:00pm – 3:30pm Where995 West high Street, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050, Riverside Park, Picnic Shelter #2 (map) DescriptionSummer Celebration Teen Writing Program Party in the […]

2013 Thurber House Writer-in-Residence & Author Katrina Kittle

Thurber House 77 Jefferson Avenue, Columbus, OH, United States

Join us on the Thurber House lawn for a literary picnic with Katrina Kittle as she discusses her book Morning In This Broken World – a poignant and life-affirming novel about our […]

Author Event: Andrew W. Kahrl

Paragraphs Bookstore 229 S Main Street, Mt. Vernon, OH, United States

We are so excited to welcome Andrew W. Kahrl back to Paragraphs Bookstore to celebrate the release of his latest book, The Black Tax: 150 Years of Theft, Exploitation, and Dispossession in America. […]

Books in the Barn

Barn 5530 Radnor Rd, Radnor, Ohio

Books in the Barn is a unique annual event featuring local Christian and family-friendly authors, arts and crafts vendors, direct sales vendors, and more. Join us on August 10th and […]

Mid-Ohio Indie Author Book Expo

Mid Ohio Food Collective 3960 Brookham Drive, Grove City, Ohio

Do You Love Books? This event is for you! Meet indie authors from different genres, from inspirational romance to graphic novels.  There will be something for everyone, including fabulous door […]

Author Visit: Renee Casteel Cook

Columbus Metropolitan Library-South High 3540 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio

Join author of Ohio Ice Cream! at the Library!

Author Signing: Kalynn Applewhite

The Book Loft of German Village 631 S 3rd Street, Columbus, OH, United States

RSVP is appreciated but not required An in-store signing with fantasy author Kalynn Applewhite ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kalynn is a writer at heart with a lifetime love of fantasy. She is a work-at-home mom […]

Event Series Quill and Ink Writers

Quill and Ink Writers

Westerville Public Library 126 S State St, Westerville, OH, United States

Love to create stories, poetry, or graphic novels? Always imagining up characters and epic tales? This is the group for you!  Bring your project with you to brainstorm ideas, meet […]

Event Series Teen Writing Program

Teen Writing Program

Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County 201 North Mulberry St., Mt. Vernon, United States

Calling all young writers, age 13-18! Join the Teen Writing Program at our Main Library in Mount Vernon for fun writing activities in poetry and prose on Wednesdays (June 12, […]

Picnic: Poet, Essayist, & Cultural Critic Hanif Abdurraqib

Thurber House 77 Jefferson Avenue, Columbus, OH, United States

WEDNESDAY, August 14 ON THE THURBER HOUSE LAWN 6:00 pm Picnic Social (Optional) | 6:30 pm Main Event You will have the opportunity to ask the speaker questions after the […]

Author Event: Black Woman on Board

Prologue Bookshop 841 North High Street, Columbus, OH, United States

Thursday, August 15th at 7PM in conversation with Ohio advocate Adrianne Renee Matthis to discuss her new book, Black Woman on Board: Claudia Hampton, the California State University, and the Fight to Save […]

CELEBRATE BOOKSTORE ROMANCE DAY AT GRAMERY BOOKS!

Gramercy Books Bexley 2424 East Main Street, Bexley, Ohio

Saturday, August 17, 2024 - 9:00am to 8:00pm Gramercy Books 2424 East Main Street Bexley , OH 43209 Love is in the air! Gramercy Books invites you to join us on Bookstore Romance Day as we celebrate […]

The Exciting World of Audiobooks

Virtual

Audiobooks, the fastest growing publishing segment, can enable authors to reach new audiences/fans who prefer “on the go” reading and can increase your sales versus print only. Join us Saturday, […]

COFW: How to attract book clubs to you and your book

August 17, 2024 Meeting and Program By Web Mistress on Jul 22, 2024 06:37 pm DATE  | August 17th, 2024 TIME  | 12:00 pm, Networking 12:15 pm, Introductions & Incentives around 12:30-12:45 pm, Business meeting […]

Meet and Greet: Matthew Erman

Wheatberry Books 41 South Paint Street, Chillicothe, OH, United States

Join us as we welcome comic writer and creator Matthew Erman to Chillicothe and celebrate the release of his new graphic novel, Loving Ohio. Ross County's own Wes Molebash will […]

Summer Book Swap

Columbus Metropolitan Library - Whetstone Library 3909 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio

Join the Aldus Society for a summer book swap! Bring a gently used book or two to swap, meet other book lovers, and find something new to read Light refreshments […]

READING: Joseph Hess, Darren Demaree, Steve Abbott

Two Dollar Radio HQ 1124 Parsons Ave, Columbus, Ohio, United States

  DescriptionJoin us for a special reading event as we welcome Joseph Hess, Darren Demaree, and Steve Abbott to the Unicorn Stage on the occasion of the release of Hess's […]

Event Series Quill and Ink Writers

Quill and Ink Writers

Westerville Public Library 126 S State St, Westerville, OH, United States

Love to create stories, poetry, or graphic novels? Always imagining up characters and epic tales? This is the group for you!  Bring your project with you to brainstorm ideas, meet […]

Event Series Teen Writing Program

Teen Writing Program

Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County 201 North Mulberry St., Mt. Vernon, United States

Calling all young writers, age 13-18! Join the Teen Writing Program at our Main Library in Mount Vernon for fun writing activities in poetry and prose on Wednesdays (June 12, […]

Viewing/Discussion – The Foreigner’s Home

Streetlight Guild 1367 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio

  In 2006, Toni Morrison curated a multidisciplinary exhibition at the Louvre Museum. “The Foreigner’s Home”. The documentary was released in 2018 and features our beloved Morrison interrogating themes of […]

Matter News Community Conversations: Covering Hate

Two Dollar Radio HQ 1124 Parsons Ave, Columbus, Ohio, United States

  Join writer Craig Calceterra, Matter News editor Andy Downing and Columbus Monthly Senior Editor Joel Oliphint for a community conversation centered on the story of Christopher Cook, a local […]

Plain City Writing Group

Plain City Library

Plain City Writing Group Saturday, August 24 11:00am - 1:00pm The Plain City Public Library Workshop Join us for a discussion on plot and planning your story. The Plain City […]

Author Visit with Leslie J. Anderson

Beanbag Books 25 W Winter St, Delaware, OH, United States

Author Visit with Leslie J. Anderson Book Signing About the Author (website credit): Leslie J. Anderson’s writing has appeared in Asimov’s, Uncanny Magazine, Strange Horizons, Daily Science Fiction, and Apex, […]

A Few Minor Adjustments: Author Visit with Elana Hohl

Westerville Public Library 126 S State St, Westerville, OH, United States

Westerville Public Library Uptown Meeting Room A Description Meet local author Elana Hohl, as she talks about her book, A Few Minor Adjustments. Book sale and signing to follow. About the Book In […]

Village Poetry Workshop

Two Dollar Radio HQ 1124 Parsons Ave, Columbus, Ohio, United States

Description The Village Poetry Workshop is a monthly meetup of poets looking to share their work and receive constructive feedback from their peers. The Village Poetry Workshop is run by […]

Event Series Quill and Ink Writers

Quill and Ink Writers

Westerville Public Library 126 S State St, Westerville, OH, United States

Love to create stories, poetry, or graphic novels? Always imagining up characters and epic tales? This is the group for you!  Bring your project with you to brainstorm ideas, meet […]

Event Series Teen Writing Program

Teen Writing Program

Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County 201 North Mulberry St., Mt. Vernon, United States

Calling all young writers, age 13-18! Join the Teen Writing Program at our Main Library in Mount Vernon for fun writing activities in poetry and prose on Wednesdays (June 12, […]

Q&A with Christopher Buehlman at The Forge Tavern

The Forge Tavern Columbus, OH, United States

We are celebrating the release of Christopher Buehlman's new fantasy novel, The Daughter's War, with a reading and Q&A at Forge Tavern! The Daughters' War, a prequel to The Blacktongue […]

Local Author Festival

Bexley Public Library 2411 East Main Street, Bexley, OH, United States

Join us as for our annual Local Author Festival. The free afternoon features the work of 40 independently published and small press authors from Central Ohio. Gramercy Books co-hosts this popular […]

9/1 – 9/15 Rhapsody & Refrain 2024: 30 Columbus Poets

Streetlight Guild 1367 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio

Rhapsody & Refrain 2024: 30 Columbus Poets is a 2 week-long series showcasing the diversity and quality of voices that contribute to a nationally-recognized poetry scene. Covering a vast range of […]

Event Series Quill and Ink Writers

Quill and Ink Writers

Westerville Public Library 126 S State St, Westerville, OH, United States

Love to create stories, poetry, or graphic novels? Always imagining up characters and epic tales? This is the group for you!  Bring your project with you to brainstorm ideas, meet […]

Event Series Teen Writing Program

Teen Writing Program

Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County 201 North Mulberry St., Mt. Vernon, United States

Calling all young writers, age 13-18! Join the Teen Writing Program at our Main Library in Mount Vernon for fun writing activities in poetry and prose on Wednesdays (June 12, […]

The Authors Guide to Libraries

Upper Arlington - Tremont Road Branch 2800 Tremont Rd, Upper Arlington, Ohio

Are you an Author seeking to build relationships in your community? Learn about the inner workings of the public library from Cari Dubiel, an experienced librarian and author. You'll find […]

The Author’s Guide to Libraries

Upper Arlington - Tremont Road Branch 2800 Tremont Rd, Upper Arlington, Ohio

Calling all authors! Boost your community presence with librarian and author Cari Dubiel. Discover how to pitch your book to libraries and shine at author events. Don’t miss this insider […]

Peer-Critique Workshop – Hybrid

Columbus Metropolitan Library - Main Library 96 S. Grant Avenue, Columbus, OH, United States

You can attend this workshop in-person at the Columbus Main Library, Meeting Room 1C or online via Zoom (link below). Please send submissions in PDF form to workshops@ohiowriters.org and include the date […]

Village Poetry Open Mic

Two Dollar Radio HQ 1124 Parsons Ave, Columbus, Ohio, United States

Village Poetry Open Mic is a free monthly open mic hosted at Two Dollar Radio HQ. We're here to celebrate and nurture Columbus' diverse and unmatched poetry scene. Hosted by Nathan […]

A Reading with Sarah Rose Nordgren

Denney Hall 164 Annie and John Glenn Avenue, Columbus, OH, United States

Please join us for a reading with author Sarah Rose Nordgren. She will be reading from Feathers: A Bird-Hat Wearer’s Journal, a book that is “esigned as a turn of the […]

Author Visit With Cathy Studor

Beanbag Books 25 W Winter St, Delaware, OH, United States

We are thrilled to welcome local children's book author Cathy Studor for a special story time.  She will read at least one story and do an activity with the children […]

Author Visit: Sweet Fire Stories

Worthington Park Library 1389 Worthington Centre Drive, Worthington, OH

J.P. Mitchell, author of the picture book Sweet Fire, will lead an interactive program filled with music and movement. Intended for ages 6-11, older family members are encouraged to participate. Books […]

Thurber House – Memoir: Anatomy of a Scene

Thurber House 77 Jefferson Avenue, Columbus, OH, United States

This event will be either in - person or virtually over zoom. Details regarding the virtual workshop will be given once registered. This event does have a tuition to register. […]

A Conversation about Banned Books with Amanda Jones

Bexley Public Library 2411 East Main Street, Bexley, OH, United States

In her book, That Librarian, Amanda Jones maps out the book-banning crisis occurring across the United States and calls on book lovers everywhere to rise in defense of readers. In conversation […]

A Conversation about Banned Books with Amanda Jones

Bexley Public Library 2411 East Main Street, Bexley, OH, United States

In her book, That Librarian, Amanda Jones maps out the book-banning crisis occurring across the United States and calls on book lovers everywhere to rise in defense of readers. In conversation […]

Event Series Quill and Ink Writers

Quill and Ink Writers

Westerville Public Library 126 S State St, Westerville, OH, United States

Love to create stories, poetry, or graphic novels? Always imagining up characters and epic tales? This is the group for you!  Bring your project with you to brainstorm ideas, meet […]

Event Series Teen Writing Program

Teen Writing Program

Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County 201 North Mulberry St., Mt. Vernon, United States

Calling all young writers, age 13-18! Join the Teen Writing Program at our Main Library in Mount Vernon for fun writing activities in poetry and prose on Wednesdays (June 12, […]

BOOK LAUNCH: Ruth Awad

Two Dollar Radio HQ 1124 Parsons Ave, Columbus, Ohio, United States

Please join us in welcoming poet Ruth Awad to celebrate the release of her new collection, Outside the Joy. Outside the Joy is filled with poems that sear with lyric […]

ReadLocal Author Fair

Marion Public Library 445 E Church St, Marion, Ohio

The Marion Public Library is hosting our next ReadLocal Author Fair from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturday, September 14, 2024, to showcase local Ohio authors and their work to the […]

Meeting With Jen Devon

Dayton Metropolitan Library - Vandalia Branch 330 South Dixie Drive, Vandalia

In this workshop, Jen will talk about the ways she: Enhances characterization via POV techniques Differentiates character voice and internal monologue between multiple narrators / main characters Tailors the narrative […]

Using Flashbacks Effectively for Stronger Storytelling

Thurber House 77 Jefferson Avenue, Columbus, OH, United States

This event is either in - person or virtually through zoom. Details regarding the virtual meeting will come once registered for the event. The event does have a tuition to […]

Poetry Discussion & Open Mic

Westerville Public Library 126 S State St, Westerville, OH, United States

Share your work with members of the Westerville Poetry Group and discover ways others are writing and publishing poetry. Following an open discussion, you are invited to present your own […]

Event Series Quill and Ink Writers

Quill and Ink Writers

Westerville Public Library 126 S State St, Westerville, OH, United States

Love to create stories, poetry, or graphic novels? Always imagining up characters and epic tales? This is the group for you!  Bring your project with you to brainstorm ideas, meet […]

Event Series Teen Writing Program

Teen Writing Program

Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County 201 North Mulberry St., Mt. Vernon, United States

Calling all young writers, age 13-18! Join the Teen Writing Program at our Main Library in Mount Vernon for fun writing activities in poetry and prose on Wednesdays (June 12, […]

Writers Group

Upper Arlington Library - Lane Road Brandh 1945 Lane Road, Columbus, Ohio

Find inspiration, accountability, and an opportunity to develop your creative writing skills at this monthly writers group.

Rough Drafts: a Booked Comedy Open Mic

Two Dollar Radio HQ 1124 Parsons Ave, Columbus, Ohio, United States

A monthly comedy showcase hosted by THE Christine Horvath of Babe Roar fame

Event Series Quill and Ink Writers

Quill and Ink Writers

Westerville Public Library 126 S State St, Westerville, OH, United States

Love to create stories, poetry, or graphic novels? Always imagining up characters and epic tales? This is the group for you!  Bring your project with you to brainstorm ideas, meet […]

Event Series Teen Writing Program

Teen Writing Program

Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County 201 North Mulberry St., Mt. Vernon, United States

Calling all young writers, age 13-18! Join the Teen Writing Program at our Main Library in Mount Vernon for fun writing activities in poetry and prose on Wednesdays (June 12, […]

READING: Cass Donish

Please join us in welcoming Cass Donish to the Unicorn Stage, on the occasion of their new poetry collection, Your Dazzling Death. Queer poet and writer Cass Donish was born […]

Ohio’s Cemeteries & Burial Grounds

Westerville Public Library 126 S State St, Westerville, OH, United States

Learn the history behind some of Ohio's most iconic cemeteries and burial grounds with local authors Randall Lee Schieber and Robin L. Smith as they talk about their book, This Place […]

Author Visit With Jared Anderson

Beanbag Books 25 W Winter St, Delaware, OH, United States

We are thrilled to welcome local writer, poet, Podcast creator Jarod Anderson to the bookshop.

Author Amy Ludwig VanDerwater at The Literacy Connection

Gahanna jefferson public schools 366 Granville st, gahanna

We are excited to partner with The Literacy Connection for two events with author Amy Ludwig VanDerwater. Learn more and register at https://www.theliteracyconnection.org.

Meet The Author: Neal Parks

Wheatberry Books 41 South Paint Street, Chillicothe, OH, United States

Join us in congratulating Chillicothe author Neal Parks on the publication of his newest book "Ghosts of Ross County, Ohio".An expert on local paranormal lore, Neal will be hanging out […]

Speculative Fiction Writer’s Group

Upper Arlington - Tremont Road Branch 2800 Tremont Rd, Upper Arlington, Ohio

Find inspiration, accountability, and an opportunity to develop your creative writing skills at this monthly fantasy & science fiction writers’ group. Need to Register!!!

READING: Oksana Lutsyshyna

Please join us for a special reading with Oksana Lutsyshyna as we celebrate her latest book, Ivan and Phoebe. Ivan and Phoebe spotlights the uproarious generation that led the Ukrainian independence […]

An Ohio Heroine: Mindy McGinnis Author Visit

Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County 201 North Mulberry St., Mt. Vernon, United States

Ohio Author Mindy McGinnis’ novels chronicle contemporary life in all its complexity and with unflinching honesty. She has a devoted all-ages audience, is a bestselling author and has received multiple […]

Louis – Benoit Zamor: An Untold Revoluntionary Tale

Upper Arlington - Tremont Road Branch 2800 Tremont Rd, Upper Arlington, Ohio

Join Author Patti Flinn and Dr. Elizabeth Bond as they chat about The Last Favorites Page trilogy inspired by the life of Louis - Benoit Zamer (1762 - 1820). Patti […]

Event Series Quill and Ink Writers

Quill and Ink Writers

Westerville Public Library 126 S State St, Westerville, OH, United States

Love to create stories, poetry, or graphic novels? Always imagining up characters and epic tales? This is the group for you!  Bring your project with you to brainstorm ideas, meet […]

Event Series Teen Writing Program

Teen Writing Program

Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County 201 North Mulberry St., Mt. Vernon, United States

Calling all young writers, age 13-18! Join the Teen Writing Program at our Main Library in Mount Vernon for fun writing activities in poetry and prose on Wednesdays (June 12, […]

Event Series Quill and Ink Writers

Quill and Ink Writers

Westerville Public Library 126 S State St, Westerville, OH, United States

Love to create stories, poetry, or graphic novels? Always imagining up characters and epic tales? This is the group for you!  Bring your project with you to brainstorm ideas, meet […]

Event Series Teen Writing Program

Teen Writing Program

Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County 201 North Mulberry St., Mt. Vernon, United States

Calling all young writers, age 13-18! Join the Teen Writing Program at our Main Library in Mount Vernon for fun writing activities in poetry and prose on Wednesdays (June 12, […]

Event Series Quill and Ink Writers

Quill and Ink Writers

Westerville Public Library 126 S State St, Westerville, OH, United States

Love to create stories, poetry, or graphic novels? Always imagining up characters and epic tales? This is the group for you!  Bring your project with you to brainstorm ideas, meet […]

Event Series Teen Writing Program

Teen Writing Program

Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County 201 North Mulberry St., Mt. Vernon, United States

Calling all young writers, age 13-18! Join the Teen Writing Program at our Main Library in Mount Vernon for fun writing activities in poetry and prose on Wednesdays (June 12, […]

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