Of course I support the huge cry out in the YA community against the craziness that has come up about Speak and Twenty Boy Summer. These are wonderful, wonderful books and so far from pornography that it sickens me to have the comparison made.
I wish I could write a longer post that envelops my feelings on the subject. I am pressed for time though so can only throw my support into the virtual world. I will do my part in the real world too, in libraries and in encounters with the people who actually buy the books and read them. And LOVE them.
I vow to Speak Loudly against this horrible type of ignorance. Never let the victim be shamed into silence. Don't pretend that ugliness doesn't exist. Do something about it. Talk about it.
You know what's right. So do I.
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