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“There's so much to think about when you're becoming an adult, and there's so many great poems about that apprehension and excitement.”

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Caroline Kennedy

Caroline Kennedy, born on November 27, 1957, is an American author. She is known for her memoirs and children's literature, with her most famous work being 'The Kennedy Family Album.' As the daughter of former President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Caroline Kennedy is a prominent member of the Kennedy family. more

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