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“this writing thing was some kind of magic trick I didn't yet understand, except for this: Magicians rarely share their secrets.”

Book:Ordinary Hazards

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Ordinary Hazards

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Nikki Grimes

Nikki Grimes is an accomplished American children's literature author, born on October 20, 1950. Her works, characterized by their poetry and storytelling, showcase rich imagination and profound emotion. Grimes has received numerous awards for her contributions to children's literature, and her books are highly cherished by young readers. more

“You have to believe that your voice can mean something. You have to believe that what you do matters. And you have to keep going even on days you can't find that belief. If you can't do it for yourself, you do it for all the other young souls who need to be shown that things are possible. That they too can do that thing they dream of. You do it despite the doubts and the struggles. You do it because it's what you came here to do. That's what makes an artist.”

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Book:Another Vagabond Lost To Love: Berlin Stories on Leaving & Arriving

Source: Another Vagabond Lost To Love: Berlin Stories on Leaving & Arriving

“Never travel too far from hope”

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Book:Tragically Beautiful Essays of Love, Loss and Hope

Source: Tragically Beautiful Essays of Love, Loss and Hope

“Sometimes you find yourself in a situation you can't change. The only thing you can change is your state of mind. If your state of mind is calm, your troubles will calm.”

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Author:Ojingiri Hannah

“Don't give up because in the end, everything will be worth it.”