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Daphne Rubin-Vega

Daphne Rubin-Vega is an award-winning Panamanian-American actress, dancer, and singer-songwriter. She originated the role of Mimi Marquez in Rent, and has been nominated twice each for the Tony Award and the Drama Desk Award. As a narrator, she has read books by Julia Alvarez and Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez.

Get Inspired! Books for After-School Clubs & Activities

Coordinating after-school clubs and activities in your school community? Explore our collection of books that will help students discover their passion for new (and screen-free!) hobbies. Focusing on topics such as art, board games, crafting, cooking, nature, sports, and more—these books are bound to spark imagination and movement. Browse the middle school and high school

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