Reading
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Book Review: Authentically, Izzy by Pepper Basham
Through a series of emails and text messages, Basham relays the story of a book-lover named Isabelle Louisa Edgewood, who goes by “Izzy.” Working for her aunt as a librarian, Izzy is surrounded by classic books and loving cousins. After Izzy’s pregnant cousin, Josie, signs her up for a dating app, Izzy meets a man… Continue reading
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Poem: “Paper Heart”
It was hers. Hers to stay alive. Hers to guard. Hers to break. Words were written there. They became hers when she believed them. Letters in permanent ink. Words like “victim.” “Unlovable.” “Untouchable.” “Unforgivable.” “Unchanging.” And words like “pride.” “Pretty.” “Powerful.” “Obsessed.” Her lips and actions spoke the words written. Actions like deceit. Lies and… Continue reading
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