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Why Can't I Be You

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"This book is for anyone who has ever felt 'less than' or on the outside. That is to say, this is a book for everyone." -Elana K. Arnold, author of What Girls Are Made Of

"With a clear, compelling voice, Walker creates a believable world where socioeconomic tensions challenge, but never defeat, her well-rounded characters."-Publishers Weekly (starred review)

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