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Because I wanted Michael’s mouth on me, because from the first moment I saw him walking across the grass to where I sat in the shadow of the school sign, he saw me. Saw past skin the color of unmilked coffee, eyes black, lips the color of plums, and saw me. Saw the walking wound I was, and came to be my balm.
Jesmyn Ward, author of Sing Unburied Sing and 2017 National Book Award Fiction Winner
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“The subtext of rejection, especially for marginalized writers, often translates to an inability to “reach the mainstream,” a lack of “connection.” The term “universal stories” gets thrown around as though it’s an easy method to master. As though “universal stories” truly means universal, when in fact it is its own code. Sometimes there’s no subtext at all, just clear confusion and disinterest. Art is subjective, yet subjectivity also comes with our own inherent bias stemming from our experiences.”

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Erika L. Sanchez, author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter and 2017 National Book Award Finalist
“Ultimately, it’s Julia herself who’s the key to the novel…She’ll resonate with many readers, and they’ll be glad to see her make it through a...

Erika L. Sanchez, author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter and 2017 National Book Award Finalist


“Ultimately, it’s Julia herself who’s the key to the novel…She’ll resonate with many readers, and they’ll be glad to see her make it through a tough time.”School Library Journal, starred review

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