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I’m a NYT bestselling author from the backwoods of Missouri who went to Princeton thanks to a writing talent honed by my wonderful teachers and the many writing contests I entered when I was in school. To celebrate the release of my 14th book–my first for young adults–I’m hosting a STUDENT ESSAY CONTEST to inspire the… Read More