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Deaf Character Speaks Out

Diverse characters in literature are needed to reflect the reality of the world. Leila Marvi, a deaf character, tells about her role in the Koolura Series.

Mentally Challenged Royalty: YA Fairytales about Mental Disease
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Mentally Challenged Royalty: YA Fairytales about Mental Disease

Books in general and YA books in particular skirt over the issue of mental illness. Author Peter D. Weiler changes this with five poignant fairy tales about mentally challenged royalty.