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Our Virtual Comic Book Launch Party is tonight! Click on this link at 7PM EST to join Kepler, Casey and the creators of our second comic book, When Lightning Strikes 2: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yIWjqNZ3TLGzw7sDqi5sQw#/registration Go behind the scenes and hear how the comic came to life. We hope to see you there! Lightbox link for post with description Our Virtual Comic Book Launch Party is tonight!...

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Do you have plans tomorrow night? Join Kepler and Casey at our Virtual Comic Book Launch Party from 7–8 PM EST as we celebrate this exciting milestone with the young people who helped create our second comic book. Visit this link at the time of the event: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yIWjqNZ3TLGzw7sDqi5sQw#/registration Lightbox link for post with description Do you have plans tomorrow night? Join Kepler and...

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