Karen Sparks
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Karen Sparks received a B.A. in English Literature from Aurora College. She taught journalism and literature on the secondary-school level before joining Britannica. Sparks held various posts associated with the Britannica Book of the Year before serving as its Director/Editor from 2009 to 2016.
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Samuel L. Jackson is an American actor who was especially known for his work in action blockbusters and his films with directors Spike Lee (notably Do the Right Thing [1989] and Jungle Fever [1991]) and Quentin Tarantino (Pulp Fiction [1994] and Django Unchained [2012]). Jackson was raised by his…
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