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Donna Brown fosters a love of books with iMagicNation | Community Voices

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Vanessa Ferguson

Published June 20, 2023 at 12:39 PM CDT

Donna Brown sits down with Community Voices to talk about iMagicNation.

Donna Brown is the founder of iMagicNation, an organization hoping to improve literacy and foster a love of books in Springfield. She spoke to Community Voices about her passion for reading and how to best engage children with literature. She also shared her vision for iMagicNation and a facility she hopes to see built in Springfield.