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@sonnebornm01 It seems like time has slowed for him to experience these memories and emotions so quickly. #XUengl20510

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The illustrations that are used such as the dark red Bam's, convey darkness and emotion. #XUengl20510

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@morganh2024 I agree as the Minority Myth sees them as barely American and still thoroughly connected with where they are from. #XUengl20512

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I enjoyed these chapters as the immature attitudes of Clara and Rose are forced to act together and run a food truck. #XUengl20512

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Goo did a great job breaking down the importance of Koreatown and showing the deep layered history and blend of old and new. #XUengl20512

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@ChrisWarner__ I like this theory people unsure of themselves do this often. #XUengl20510

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I have enjoyed the book however, Clara has come off as immature and in need of attention early in the book. #XUengl20510

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@vpfowler1028 She made a great point that as long as diversity is happening, it is progress. #XUengl20510

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Diversity in books especially when written by male authors must maintain that they do not portray harmful stereotypes. #XUengl20510

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Why are non-diverse authors gaining more popularity than diversity in authorship and their stories? #XUengl20510

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@Ashleynking36 Trying to find books during that awkward stage is hard enough but not feeling included adds to the problem of finding a place in the world. #XUengl20510

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@TessaRMcLaughl1 This is a great point and highlights the fact that growing up is a time to make mistakes, and judging those during that time is an incorrect judgment.

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Young Adult is currently not a genre but using the term pushes readers away from books that otherwise would relate to them! #XUengl20510

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@TessaRMcLaughl1 There are different struggles from many backgrounds and seeing the attempts to curve this issue is important, however publishers and writers must do better to share more perspectives. #XUengl20510

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@vpfowler1028 It is also important to have diverse authors and viewpoints to expand perspectives. #XUengl20510

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The importance of children seeing themselves in characters and role models is understated. We must do better for children of underrepresented groups! #XUengl20510