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Dear Ruta, I regularly give book talks to my 12th graders. They include a brief read aloud. For example. What passages would you suggest to share with classes that would reveal enough but also conceal enough to get them curious about the novel? Hiw would you introduce the book to students in just a sentence or two? Oona Marie Abrams Chatham, New Jersey
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Just wanted to say how excited I was to meet you at TeenBookCon in Houston this last Saturday. I took my high school book club members who all loved reading Between Shades of Gray. Your Keynote address was very insightful and entertaining. You didn't talk much about your family and I was wondering if you have any children? Thanks again for taking the time to meet your fans! A New Fan, Sandy
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