Kelly Barker, Summer Intern

School: Virginia Tech
Majors: Professional and Technical Writing, Creative Writing & Classical Studies
Favorite Book: The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton

Reading has made me the person I am. When I first learned to read, I was instantly hooked. As I grew up, I found support, wisdom, and adventure within the pages of books. Seeing myself within characters in books was a great source of inspiration and comfort for me as I went through middle and high school. Now, as a college student, I can confidently say that my path has been forged by every book I’ve ever read.

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