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Every year during Book Banning Week, I’m asked for quotes about censorship. It makes me sad that I have so much personal experience with this. Many of my books are formally banned in school libraries and elsewhere, usually for the so-called crime of mentioning female reproductive health, birth control, or simply empowerment.

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I’m going to be honest with you: I was kind of dreading drafting this post this year.

It’s not because I think that what happened on 9/11/01 isn’t as important or relevant anymore. It is, and always will be.

And it’s not because I like my posts (and books) to be happy places where people (including me) can go to escape that kind of sadness (though ( Read more... )

Ever since my heart surgery last year, I’ve been trying to be more mindful about expressing my gratitude for all the things I love and nearly lost: my heart, my health, my life, my family, my friends, and so much more.

That’s why I want to take this opportunity to tell you how grateful I am for all of YOU. Your support these past few years (going ( Read more... )