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“I don't differentiate in the way that the genre creators want differentiation to be made. I feel that I have never written children's or YA stories particularly.”

Quote by Robin McKinley

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Robin McKinley is an American children's literature author known for her modern interpretations of myths and legends. Her works, rich in imagination and deep emotion, have won the hearts of readers worldwide. more

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