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How a conversation about winning inspired Montgomery County teacher to write book

Nicholas Sefick, a third grade teacher in Montgomery County, heard a conversation about winning and losing between students and was inspired to write his debut children’s book “For the Win!: It’s spOiler Time.” He talks about its lessons of positivity and teamwork with News4’s Jummy Olabanji as part of her 4 Your Reading series. 

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