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Libba Bray

Libba Bray is an acclaimed American author known for her captivating young adult novels. She gained widespread recognition with her debut series, "The Gemma Doyle Trilogy," blending historical fiction with supernatural elements. Bray's work often explores themes of identity, feminism, and societal norms. Her novel "Going Bovine" won the Michael L. Printz Award. With a background in theater, her storytelling is marked by wit, imagination, and a flair for the dramatic.

Quotes

Sometimes we seek that which we are not yet ready to find.

Libba Bray

self-discovery

The past is gone, and cannot harm you anymore. And while the future is fast coming for you, it always flinches first, and settles in as the gentle present.

Libba Bray

letting goliving in the present

It isn't what you think that defines you, but rather, what you do.

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actions

The only way to keep a secret, is to never tell anyone at all.

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secrets

We must be who we are, for however long we have.

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self-acceptance

Fear can be unlearned, but only through practice.

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overcoming fear

Sometimes, the hardest part of being alive is just knowing how to live.

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livingexistence

It is always wise to look ahead, but difficult to look further than you can see.

Libba Bray

foresight

People can be ugly, but only for so long. Eventually, they reveal their true selves.

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authenticity

Love is hard. It's even harder when you're stupid.

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loverelationships

Sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is walk away.

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strength

There are no real endings. Just new beginnings.

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new beginnings