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Tag: Gun Violence

November 17, 2021 by Amanda MacGregor

Book Review: The Golden Hour by Niki Smith

More than anything, Manuel shows that vulnerability doesn't have to be scary and that there is hope and joy even in the darkest and most unsettling of times. A deeply affecting read.

September 10, 2021 by Amanda MacGregor

Holding out for a Hero: Why I used Greek Mythology to write about modern gender violence, a guest post by Kyrie McCauley

In We Can Be Heroes, three friends navigate a devastating loss due to gun violence and their own anger in its wake.

September 24, 2020 by Amanda MacGregor

Book Review: Thoughts & Prayers by Bryan Bliss

They are made-up characters, but their stories are those of thousands upon thousands of teenagers who live through these school shootings. A deeply empathetic, emotional, and infuriating story not to be missed.

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