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Author Angie Thomas Talks About Being Bullied

Season 1 Episode 2 | 1m 35s

New York Times Bestselling Author Angie Thomas ("The Hate U Give") loves writing for young people, because she believes it's "the most meaningful time in their lives, when you can save their lives." She speaks from experience; she was bullied in middle school to the point she considered taking her own life.

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