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What I Carry

What I Carry is the beautifully realized story of Muir, a 17 year old girl who is about to age out of the foster system and her search for a place in the world.

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Interview with Jennifer Longo

YA author Jennifer Longo discusses researching and writing about the foster-care system and capturing authentic teen voices.

Featuring ‘What I Carry’

Searching for home
Two YA novels provide teen perspectives on navigating the life’s obstacles in the absence of the centering force of home.

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