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Tag Archives: love
Lovability
I’ve been struggling with something recently, and I think it’s something that a lot of kids who grow up in abusive households struggle with. Fundamental self-worth and lovability. I think some form of the question: why do bad things happen … Continue reading
Romancing Reality in YA Fiction: Guest Post by Mandy Robbins Taylor
I saw a bumper sticker slogan on a Facebook page recently that read: “BOYS IN BOOKS ARE BETTER.” Of course, the comment thread that followed was a long string of female readers’ bemoaning agreement. I have to agree as well. … Continue reading
Posted in Book Lists, Current Events, Guest Posts, Organizations, Thoughts
Tagged boys, craft, escape, love, romance, VCFA
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Why do kids need Love Stories?
When I was seven years old, I fell in love for the first time. His name was Adam King, and we played marbles together on the playground during recess. I lost track of him in third grade when he was … Continue reading
