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    Banner image with photo of Li Charmaine Anne on the left and text reading Author of Crashing Landing interview with Li Charmaine Anne on the right. Image of the underside of a skateboard far right. Open Book logo bottom right.
    May 27, 2024

    Li Charmaine Anne's Characters Carve Asphalt and a Place For Themselves in the World in Crash Landing

    When you're a teenager, finding your own place is more than just a matter of comfort – it can feel more like a matter of survival. For Jay Wong, the waning days of the summer before senior year mean ...

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