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Y Is for Yak and K Is for Kangaroo: Hampton Bays Graphic Artist Illustrates and Publishes 'The Animal Alphabet'

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William Decker with his children's book,

William Decker with his children's book, "The Animal Alphabet." KITTY MERRILL

William Decker with his children's book,

William Decker with his children's book, "The Animal Alphabet." KITTY MERRILL

William Decker's “The Animal Alphabet.”

William Decker's “The Animal Alphabet.”

William Decker's “The Animal Alphabet.”

William Decker's “The Animal Alphabet.”

Kitty Merrill on Feb 28, 2023
When William Decker took a graphic arts class in 10th grade, “that’s when I knew that’s what I wanted to do with my life.” Now, at 29, the Hampton Bays... more

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