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Please note that this interview took place on October 10, 2001 in lower Manhattan, New York. The events of September 11, 2001 were fresh in the hearts and minds of both Vera B. Williams and Nick Glass.

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From "MORE MORE MORE," SAID THE BABY: 3 LOVE STOIRES by Vera B. Williams. Copyright ©1990 Greenwillow Books. All rights reserved. Cover image used by permission.

From STRINGBEAN'S TRIP TO THE SHINING SEA by Vera B. Williams and Jennifer Williams. Copyright ©1988. All rights reserved. Cover image used by permission.

From CHERRIES AND CHERRY PITS by Vera B. Williams. Copyright ©1986 Greenwillow Books. All rights reserved. Cover image used by permission.

From MUSIC, MUSIC FOR EVERYONE by Vera B. Williams. Copyright ©1984 Greenwillow Books. All rights reserved. Cover image used by permission.

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