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“It occurred to him that strength was quite different from toughness and that being vulnerable wasn’t quite the same as being weak”.

― Michelle Magorian, Goodnight Mister Tom

The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo: A Powerful Coming of Age Story

“The Poet X” by Elizabeth Acevedo is a powerful YA poetry novel following Xiomara, a young girl in Harlem, as she navigates strict religious upbringing, first love, and her passion for slam poetry. The heart-wrenching prose delves into themes of identity, family expectations, and the struggle for self-expression, making it a must-read.

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