Realizing that anyone can do it is the first step.
ADORA SVITAKMaybe we don’t need to wait for our grandchildren’s questions to remind us we should have paid more attention to current events.
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It reeks of all-Americanness, tension, drama.
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No matter what size you are, it still isn’t good enough.
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And ask for ridiculous salaries and new yachts every year.
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So in that respect I could be called one, although I don’t think I’ll go off the rails.
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I taught my first class at a local elementary school the year my first book, ‘Flying Fingers,’ debuted.
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Mostly, I avoid worrying since the time spent doing it could be spent more constructively.
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Due to the fact that we are not jaded or cynical.
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Where no girl is denied access to education, for instance.
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And when school doesn’t offer the same, it’s easy to tune out.
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Not just for me, but for everyone.
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As children, we have a tenuous idea of love.
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I just thought everyone loved reading as much as I did.
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A lot of negative words adults call the young.
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Young people are often asked, ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ and given advice about how to lead meaningful adult lives.
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By bringing current events into the classroom, everyday discussion, and social media.
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