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I was lucky earlier this week to hear Ellen Hopkins give a keynote on book banning, a subject she (unfortunately) knows quite well. She was so incredibly eloquent in her advocacy for teens to be able to read books (like hers) that tackle very difficult topics and themes that too many teens are quite
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familiar with because many are living through very difficult and challenging situations. She shared many letters she has received over the years from these teens, letting her (and us) know that these books are not just needed and valued, but actually life saving. I, along with many others, was moved
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to tears by these incredibly honest and powerful testimonies.
Books save lives.
Ellen Hopkins’ books save lives.
Book banning fascists put lives at risk.
Save the books, save the kids.
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