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  • That’s a Great Question, I’d Love to Tell You by Elyse Myers

    “Sometimes I feel scared to let people become a permanent part of my life because then, if or when they decide to leave, I’ll be forced to miss them. And I’ve been forced to miss a lot of people. I’m really tired of missing people. So it’s easier to just…not.”
    ― Elyse Myers, That’s a Great Question, I’d Love to Tell You

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  • Online Reading Challenge – May Wrap-Up

    How did your reading go this month? Did you read something that featured Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage? Share in the comments. In May we read books that reflected the heritage and stories within Asian or Pacific Islander culture.

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