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  • Interview with Ella Russell, Author of Hugs Are (Not) for Everybody! banner. Background image from cover of group of illustrated young people in various costumes at a birthday party, with young person in tophat and cape running away from potential hugs from the others. Solid maroon section to centre left with text and Open Book logo overlaid. Image of author to centre, person with a black shirt and long brown hair over their shoulders, smiling outwardly and standing with strong posture.
    Interview with Ella Russell, Author of Hugs Are (Not) for Everybody! banner. Background image from cover of group of illustrated young people in various costumes at a birthday party, with young person in tophat and cape running away from potential hugs from the others. Solid maroon section to centre left with text and Open Book logo overlaid. Image of author to centre, person with a black shirt and long brown hair over their shoulders, smiling outwardly and standing with strong posture.
    March 25, 2025

    Author Ella Russell Shows Why Respecting Boundaries is Important in Hugs Are (Not) for Everybody!

    Young people today have plenty to contend with in terms of their social education, and it is heartening to see that they are encouraged to be aware of their own space and autonomy. And, there are excellent, ...

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