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Alice Smith responds to Cormier's talk at the New York Public Library about his book Fade. She describes sharing the book with co-workers at her library and with middle school students.

Gary, a 13-year-old seventh-grader, shares his feelings about Fade, Paul's powers, and his relief that he is not Catholic.

Jan Wallace requests advice on how to talk to a Catholic parent about Fade's literary value.

Cormier identifies with Clare's plight for substantial reading for young adults.

Thanks and commiseration with a teacher facing a censorship battle.

Thanks for a personal photograph related to the conceit of Fade.

Cormier describes his use of similes and metaphors and the effect fictionalization has on his real-life sources of inspiration.