Jess Mowry

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Jess Mowry

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in Starkville, MS, The United States
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Why do I write?

"After almost forty years of working with kids and raising four of my own, along with a few strays -- none of whom are in prison or collecting Welfare -- not to mention over twenty years of writing books and stories for and about kids, I've found that it's a lot easier for people to be "pro-child" about some kids than it is for them to care about and champion "other" kids. Perhaps, like the animals in George Orwell's Animal Farm, some kids are more equal than others?

"Almost all my stories and books are for and about black kids, who are not always cute and cuddly. My characters often spit, sweat and swear, as well as occasionally smoke or drink. Just like their real-world counterparts, some are "overweight," may look "too bl
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Book Piracy - Far Too Romantic A Term For Sneak-Thieves

What's in a word? Sometimes a lot, especially in regard to how it's perceived in a society. There's something romantic and Robin Hoodish about the words "pirate" and "piracy." Despite the fact that most real pirates were thieves and murderers -- and some were also rapists -- few parents would be shocked if their child played pirate or announced that he or she wanted to be one when they grew up... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on June 29, 2013 08:51 Tags: book-piracy, copyright-violation
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