Also, as an author, character has always been what I'm most interested in - much more so than plot or setting, although those are good things too.
Lauren MyracleAnd books are such an empowering way to give voice to some of these kids who aren't yet ready to tell their story. Or don't know what their story is, or are trying to figure it out.
Lauren MyracleYou know, this technology that we have, and the Internet and Twitter and Facebook - I get so many of those emails that talk about hard times that kids have gone through, how books have helped them, but also happy times.
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