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Taylor Okeson's love of books started at a very young age.

"My parents told me that when I was little and they couldn't find me, they knew to look in the closet where I had my stack of books and flashlight," Taylor said with a smile. "Historical fiction is my favorite, but I honestly read everything. I love to learn, and reading a wide variety of genres is great for expanding knowledge."

After graduating from Roseau High School in 2011, Taylor earned a Bachelor of Arts in both History and English from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.

"While I was attending college, I read a fascinatin...