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Her second-grade daughter is reading  Marley Dias Gets it Done
,  authored by Marley Dias, a 14-year-old activist, writer and founder of the #1000BlackGirlBooks campaign, who is a native of West Orange.
She is an avid reader, Auer said of her daughter.  Reading books like that, it inspires her because she sees herself and she is so excited.  
For Black History Month in February, the borough s Diversity and Inclusion Committee, which Auer leads, donated books to the Memorial Elementary School library that
 kids can enjoy year-round. 
Our committee likes to think of innovative ways to celebrate, Auer said. We thought it would be a great way to introduce some diverse characters. ....

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