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A Velocity of Being: Letters to a Young Reader, curated by Maria Popova and Claudia Bedrick, gathers 121 illustrated love letters to reading from scientists, artists, writers, and musicians. Each piece pairs luminous artwork with heartfelt testimony, turning this 2018 hardcover into a keepsake for ages 9–12 and the adults who read beside them.
The 256-page volume arrives in very good, unmarked condition—no dog-ears, no writing, no smoke odors—ready to gift or shelve. Every spread celebrates how books shape identity, making the title a quiet catalyst for classroom discussions, bedtime browsing, or coffee-table inspiration.
Collectors of art-and-culture anthologies and educators seeking fresh mentor texts will find this Enchanted Lion edition a durable, visually rich addition. Search-friendly keywords: Maria Popova A Velocity of Being hardcover, illustrated letters to young readers, art culture children young adult nonfiction.