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Summer of Sora High School, 2021

In summer, the song sings itself. - William Carlos Williams

Summer of SoraHigh School, 2021In summer, the song sings itself. - William CarlosWilliams
Feed your brain all summer long with our DPS Sora eBook and audiobook collection of more than 30,000 titles, available for free to all DPS students and staff! Click here for a video tutorial of how to access Sora on any mobile device or view our Getting Started with Sora flyers in English, Spanish and French. Questions? Contact DPS Library Services at libraryhelpdesk@dpsk12.org.
Adventure (Click here for more titles)
Way Back by Gavriel Savit
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Way Back by Gavriel Savit

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For the Jews of Eastern Europe, demons are everywhere: dancing on the rooftops in the darkness of midnight, congregating in the trees, harrowing the dead, even reaching out to try and steal away the living.

Fable by Adrienne Young
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Fable by Adrienne Young

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Fable joins the young, motley crew of the Marigold to escape the island where her father abandoned her, but she quickly realizes life off the island is more dangerous than she imaged.

Wicked as you Wish by Rin Chupeco
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Wicked as You Wish by Rin Chupeco

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Years after the evil Snow Queen desolated the magical kingdom of Avalon, Prince Alexei, his friend Tala, and a ragtag band, inspired by the appearance of the Firebird, try to reclaim their land.

Audiobooks (Click here for more titles)
Clap When you Land by Elizabeth Acevedo
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Clap When you Land by Elizabeth Acevedo

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Camino Rios, of the Dominican Republic, and Yahaira Rios, of New York City, are devastated to learn of their father's death in a plane crash and stunned to learn of each other's existence. A novel in verse told in two voices.

Say Her Name by Zetta Elliott
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Say Her Name by Zetta Elliot

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Inspired by the #SayHerName campaign launched by the African American Policy Forum, these poems pay tribute to victims of police brutality as well as the activists insisting that Black Lives Matter.

Poisoned by Jennifer Donnelly
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Poisoned by Jennifer Donnelly

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In this Snow White adaptation, the huntsman follows the queen's order to kill Sophie, but the princess is brought back to life by the seven men of the woods, who help Sophie overcome the story's true villain and reclaim her throne.

Biographies & Memoirs (Click here for more titles)
Redbone by Christian Staebler
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Redbone: The True Story of a Native American Rock Band by Christian Staebler

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Experience the story of the Native American civil rights movement and the struggle for identity told through the rock 'n' roll pioneers Redbone, famous for their song 'Come and Get Your Love.
Cat I Never Named by Amra Sabic-El-Rayess
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Cat I Never Named: A True Story of Love, War, and Survival by Amra Sabic-El-Rayess

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In Bihac, Bosnia, in 1992, 16-year-old Amra and her family face starvation and the threat of brutal ethnic violence as Serbs and Bosnians clash, while a stray cat, Maci, provides solace.

When They Call you a Terrorist
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When They Call you a Terrorist: a Story of Black Lives Matter and the Power to Change the World by Patrisse Cullors and Asha Bandele

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How the #BlackLivesMatter movement started and spread across the nation and world, including the journey of one of its co-founders, Patrisse Khan-Cullors.

Fantasy (Click here for more titles)
Gilded Ones by Namina Forna
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Gilded Ones by Namina Forna

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Sixteen-year-old Deka lives in fear and anticipation of the blood ceremony that will determine whether she will become a member of her village.

Tigers not Daughters by Samantha Mabry
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Tigers Not Daughters by Samantha Mabry

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Three sisters in San Antonio are shadowed by guilt and grief over the loss of their oldest sister, who still haunts their house.

We Set the Dark on Fire by Tehlor Kay Mejia
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We Set the Dark on Fire by Tehlor Kay Mejia

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Dani must question everything she's worked for as she learns about the corruption of the Median government.

Graphic Novels (Click here for more titles)
Nubia: Real One by L.L. McKinney
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Nubia: Real One by L.L. McKinney

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When Nubia's best friend is threatened by a boy, Nubia will risk it all--her safety, her home, and her crush on that cute kid in English class--to become the hero society tells her she isn't.

Displacement by Kiku Hughes
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Displacement by Kiku Hughes

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A teenager is pulled back in time to witness her grandmother's experiences in World War II-era Japanese internment camps.

Flamer by Mike Curato
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Flamer by Mike Curato

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During the summer before high school, Aiden Navarro spends time at Boy Scout camp learning how to deal with bullies, changing friendships, and his new feelings for Elias.

Historical Fiction (Click here for more titles)
Poetry of Secrets by Cambria Gordon
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Poetry of Secrets by Cambria Gordon

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Isabel dreams of writing poetry, love, and being with the nobleman Diego. But, in Trujillo, Spain in 1481 such a love is forbidden by the boy's family because Isabel's family are conversos -- Jews forced to convert to Catholicism -- a secret that could destroy them all when the Inquisition reaches Trujillo and they are forced to flee.

Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo
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Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo

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Seventeen-year-old Lily Hu can't remember exactly when the feeling took root—that desire to look, to move closer, to touch. Whenever it started growing, it definitely bloomed the moment she and Kathleen Miller walked under the flashing neon sign of a lesbian bar called the Telegraph Club.

Even as We Breathe by Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle
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Even as we Breathe by Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle

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Cowney Sequoyah escapes his Cherokee reservation for a job at an Asheville resort being used by the government to intern WWII enemy diplomats and their families. Soon, Cowney's refuge becomes a cage when the daughter of one of the residents goes missing and he finds himself accused of abduction and murder.

Horror (Click here for more titles)
What Big Teeth by Rose Szabo
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What Big Teeth by Rose Szabo

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Returning to Maine after years at boarding school, Eleanor Zarrin barely remembers her monstrous family, but she sets off a series of events that could destroy them all.

Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
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Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

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Mexico City debutante NoemĂ­ Taboada receives a desperate letter from her newlywed cousin claiming her husband is trying to kill her and heads to the mysterious High Place manor to investigate.

The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones
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The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones

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Four Blackfeet Nation men find themselves in a struggle for their lives by someone wanting to exact revenge upon them for what they did during an elk hunt 10 years earlier.

Humor (Click here for more titles)
Super Fake Love Song by David Yoon
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Super Fake Love Song by David Yoon

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When Sunny meets Cirrus, he loves how cool and confident she is. So when Cirrus mistakenly thinks Sunny plays guitar, he accidentally winds up telling her he's the front man of a rock band. There's only one thing to do: Fake it till you make it.

This will be Funny Someday by Katie Henry
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This Will be Funny Someday by Katie Henry

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Izzy mistakenly walks into a comedy club and performs, & the experience is cathartic. She meets Mo, who introduces Izzy to her friends. The problem? Izzy's new friends think she's also a college student. Worlds collide.

Charming as a Verb by Ben Philippe
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Charming as a Verb by Ben Philippe

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Only one person seems immune to Henri’s charms: his classmate & neighbor Corinne. When she uncovers Henri’s dog-walking scheme, she blackmails him into helping her. What started as a mutual hustle turns into something more than either of them ever bargained for.

Libros en Español (Haga clic aquí para ver más títulos)
Pocho por Matt de la Pena
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Pocho por Matt de la Pena

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Danny, que es alto y delgado pero tiene talento para lanzar una recta, no parece encajar en la escuela de San Diego, donde su herencia mexicana y blanca hace que la gente lo juzgue incluso antes de que hable.


También disponible en inglés: libro electronico

El Inmortal by Francisco Montaa Ibez
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El Inmortal por Francisco Montana Ibanez

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Este libro narra dos historias de Bogotá. La de cinco hermanos colombianos que enfrentan la orfandad y la miseria con valentía. Y la de una niña huérfana que hará cualquier cosa para conocer al misterioso chico inmortal. El momento en que sus vidas se entrelazan jamás te dejará.


También disponible en inglés: libro electronico | audio libro

Las Fuentes del Silencio by Ruta Sepetys
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Las Fuentes del Silencio por Ruta Sepetys

libro electronico | audio libro


En el Castellana Hilton en 1957 Madrid, Daniel Matheson, de dieciocho años, se conecta con Ana Moreno a través de la fotografía y el destino mientras Daniel descubre el lado increíblemente oscuro de la ciudad bajo el gobierno del generalísimo Franco.


También disponible en inglés: libro electronico | audio libro

Mystery (Click here for more titles)
Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley
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Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley

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Daunis, who is part Ojibwe, defers attending the University of Michigan to care for her mother and reluctantly becomes involved in the investigation of a series of drug-related deaths in the tribal community.

Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
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Inheritance Games by Jennifer Barnes

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When a Connecticut teenager inherits vast wealth and an eccentric estate from the richest man in Texas, she must also live with his surviving family and solve a series of puzzles to discover how she earned her inheritance.

Grown by Tiffany Jackson
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Grown by Tiffany Jackson

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When legendary R&B artist Korey Fields spots Enchanted Jones at an audition, her dreams of being a famous singer take flight. Until Enchanted wakes up with blood on her hands and zero memory. Who killed Korey Fields?

Narrative Nonfiction (Click here for more titles)
Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh by Candace Fleming
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Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh by Candace Fleming

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A biography of one of America's most celebrated heroes, and most complicated, troubled men, Charles Lindbergh".

Black Friend by Frederick Joseph
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Black Friend: On Being a Better White Friend by Frederick Joseph

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Frederick Joseph calls up race-related anecdotes from his past, explaining why they were hurtful & how he might handle things now. Each chapter features voices of artists & activists.

Can't Stop, Won't Stop by Jeff Change
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Can't Stop, Won't Stop by Jeff Chang

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Traces the history of the hip-hop culture, discussing how hip-hop came to define a new generation of youth rebellion and expression in North America.

Poetry and Novels in Verse (Click here for more titles)
Home is Not a Country by Safia Elhilo
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Home is Not a Country by Safia Elhilo

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Nima doesn't feel understood, but least she has her friend. Until she doesn't - and her world turns upside down. She has to fight for the life she keeps wishing were someone else's with a fierceness she never knew she had.

When the Light of the World was Subdued, Our Songs Came Through
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When the Light of the World was Subdued, Our Songs Came Through

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Poet Laureate Joy Harjo gathers the work of more than 160 indigenous poets into one volume. This landmark anthology celebrates the indigenous peoples of North America, whose literary traditions stretch back centuries.

Muted by Tami Charles
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Muted by Tami Charles

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Three black friends have dreams of success in the music industry. When they catch the attention of a prominent recording artist, they are drawn into his world, moving to Atlanta with Sean, despite warnings. They find themselves in a manipulative, abusive situation with a controlling man and must find the strength to escape.

Realistic Fiction (Click here for more titles)
Love is a Revolution by Renee Watson
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Love is a Revolution by Renee Watson

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Harlem teenager Nala is looking forward to a summer of movies and ice cream until she falls in love with the very woke Tye and pretends to be a social activist.

Watch Over Me by Nina Lacour
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Watch Over Me by Nina Lacour

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Mila has aged out of the foster care system. She takes a teaching job on an isolated farm on the CA coast. The farm is a refuge, but it's also haunted by the past - & Mila's own memories are starting to rise.

We are not From Here by Jenny Torres Sanchez
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We are not From Here by Jenny Torres Sanchez

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Teens from Guatelama escape through Mexico and attempt to reach the U.S. border. A poignant novel of desperation, escape, and survival inspired by current events.

Romance (Click here for more titles)
How it All Blew Up by Arvin Ahmadi
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How it all Blew Up by Arvin Ahmadi

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Fleeing to Rome after a failed relationship, blackmail & coming out to his Muslim family, Amir embarks on a more authentic life with new friends & dates in the Sistine Chapel before an encounter with a U.S. Customs officer places his hard-won freedom at risk.

Kate in Waiting by Becky Albertalli
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Kate in Waiting by Becky Albertalli

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Best friends Kate Garfield and Anderson Walker share a love of theater and crushes on the same guys, but when one of their long-distance crushes shows up at their school, real feelings might end their friendship.

Once Upon a Quinceanera by Monica Gomez-Hira
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Once Upon a Quinceanera by Monica Gomez-Hira

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Carmen takes on a summer internship that has her reuniting with estranged family for an over-the-top quinceanera, reluctantly reconnecting to a long-lost ex-boyfriend, and finding happiness in the chaos.

Science Fiction (Click here for more titles)
Infinity Courts by Akemi Dawn
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Infinity Courts by Akemi Dawn

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Murdered on the way to her high school graduation party, Nami Miyamoto finds herself in an afterlife ruled by Ophelia, a virtual assistant planning to eradicate human existence.

Early Departures by Justin A Reynolds
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Early Departures by Justin Reynolds

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Would you reanimate a loved one who died tragically and unexpectedly? Estranged friends are given a chance through a new technology to patch up their differences before one of them dies—again.

Sanctuary by Paula Mendoza
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Sanctuary by Paola Mendoza

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In 2032, when sixteen-year-old Vali's mother is detained by the Deportation Forces, Vali must flee Vermont with her little brother, Ernie, hoping to reach their Tia Luna in the sanctuary state of California.

Series STARters
Find the first book of many great series in this collection.
Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
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Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi

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Zelie, her older brother Tzain, and rogue princess Amari fight to restore magic to the land and activate a new generation of magi, but they are ruthlessly pursued by the crown prince, who believes the return of magic will mean the end of the monarchy.
Mirage by Somaiya Daud
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Mirage by Somaiya Daud

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Amani is abducted from her village by droids and forced to act as Vathek's Princess Maram's body double. She endures physical modifications and the loss of her family, home, culture, and faith. Determined to get home, Amani is more than the Vath bargained on.
Labyrinth Lost by Zoraida Cordova
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Labyrinth Lost by Zoraida Cordova

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Alex is a powerful bruja. But she's hated magic ever since it made her father disappear. When a curse she performs to rid herself of magic backfires and her family vanishes, she must travel to Los Lagos, a dark and strange in-between land, to get her family back.
Sports (Click here for more titles)
Breathe Like Water by Anna Jarzab
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Breath Like Water by Anna Jarzab

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Once a world champion swimmer, Susannah struggles as she fights to regain a spot in the Olympic Trials. A manipulative coach, shoulder injury & growing romance with a bipolar teammate force Susannah to rethink her priorities.

Furia by Yamile Saied Mendez
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Furia by Yamile Saied Mendez

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Camila Hassan, a rising soccer star in Rosario, Argentina, dreams of playing professionally, in defiance of her fathers' wishes and at the risk of her budding romance with Diego.

Golden Arm by Carl Deuker
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Golden Arm by Carl Deuker

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Lazarus Weathers, a high school senior from the wrong side of the tracks, seeks to protect his half-brother while pitching his way out of poverty, one strike at a time.

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