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By rubysky3 SILVER
Union, Kentucky

I don’t know if I’ll ever fit in. I’m half Mexican, half white. In a group of my friends, I clearly stand out. My almost black eyes, dark brown h...
rubysky3 SILVER, Union, Kentucky
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By Julia Camp BRONZE
Elma, Washington
Julia Camp BRONZE, Elma, Washington
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Katie_Potatie PLATINUM, Leavenworth, Kansas
36 articles 1 photo 30 comments

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There are no regrets in my life; because there is no time for mistakes. -(ME) Katie quote

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By Kaydice SILVER
Grapevine, Texas
Kaydice SILVER, Grapevine, Texas
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"Who am I to judge others? Do I have the authority to tell someone what is right and what is wrong? If I do, I pray for my own soul."

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By Suzie17 GOLD
West Monroe, Louisiana
Suzie17 GOLD, West Monroe, Louisiana
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By The_Fanged_Book_Worm GOLD
Norfolk, Nebraska
The_Fanged_Book_Worm GOLD, Norfolk, Nebraska
14 articles 0 photos 12 comments

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&ldquo;You have to write the book that wants to be written. And if the book will be too difficult for grown-ups, then you write it for children.&rdquo; <br /> ― Madeleine L&#039;Engle

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By Taylor Thornburg BRONZE
Jefferson City, Missouri
Taylor Thornburg BRONZE, Jefferson City, Missouri
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By Joan Zhang BRONZE
Houston, Texas
Joan Zhang BRONZE, Houston, Texas
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