I've never really defined myself by a single identity-and in these times where identity means so much, I sometimes feel like I'm a bit of an outsider to every identity. Perhaps that makes me uniquely suited to writing about teens, who often feel on the outside. (Neal Shusterman)

I've never really defined myself by a single identity-and in these times where identity means so much, I sometimes feel like I'm a bit of an outsider to every identity. Perhaps that makes me uniquely suited to writing about teens, who often feel on the outside.

Neal Shusterman

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