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Ever Wonder About That 'Old Truck'? 2 Brothers Wrote Its Backstory

Jerome and Jarrett Pumphrey have worked together on creative projects since they were kids. Their new book — illustrated with 250+ stamps — is about family, farm life, determination and hard work.
Source: Norton Young Readers

Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey have been "making stuff" together since they were kids. They grew up in a family of four brothers, and from a young age, Jarrett says, he and Jerome "just clicked."

Their latest project is a particularly special one, because it's the first time they've created a book that they authored and illustrated. Inspiration for came when Jerome was driving through central Texas, on his

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