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“Cinderella does not represent contemporary girls. Today’s girls are no ‘damsels-in-distress.’ They figure and solve problems, invent solutions, and herald in the… — Tina Sequeira Copy Share Image
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“An elegantly crafted novel, "The Reluctant First Lady" clearly documents author Venita Ellick as an exceptionally accomplished writer able to skillfully weave… — Midwest Book Review August 2013 Copy Share Image
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