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“Just because she's dead it doesn't mean I stopped loving her or that she stopped loving me. It's just her body that left. The love didn't. —Jenna Richards”

Quote by Julius Lester

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Julius Lester is an American author born on January 27, 1939. His works span a variety of genres, including children's literature, adult literature, and autobiography. Lester is known for his profound exploration of themes such as race, identity, and culture in his writings. more

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