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Watch Us Rise by Ms Renée Watson

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We do not want the whispers, winks, and side conversations when no one in power is looking. While I’m glad to know so many people support us behind closed doors, it would mean more to have this support out in the open. Your silence is ...more

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Sally’s Quotes

“Don't make your life about the loss. Make it about the love.”
― Tracy Deonn, Legendborn

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“What is belonging?” we ask. She says, “Where loneliness ends.”
― Rivers Solomon, The Deep

tags: belonging, loneliness

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“But, you know, that feeling? When you wake up in the morning and you have somebody to think about? Somewhere for hope to go? It's good. Even when it's bad, it's good.”
― Casey McQuiston, One Last Stop

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“I’d honestly rather swallow a razor blade than be expected to change the mind of a xenophobe.”
― Karla Cornejo Villavicencio, The Undocumented Americans

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“The most important thing you can do in this world, the most necessary thing, is to survive it. You can't do anything for anyone else if you don't take care of yourself first.”
― Tracy Deonn, Legendborn

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The Seasonal Reading Challenge — 9129 members — last activity 1 hour, 33 min ago
Do you want to broaden your reading horizons and discover new books, authors and genres? Do you love reading challenges? Do you live for competition? ...more

Literally Dead Book Club — 16515 members — last activity Jan 14, 2026 01:58PM
A mostly monthly book club (February-November) focused on thriller/mystery/horror hosted by BooksandLala and a rotating set of wonderful co-hosts! li ...more