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This reads as a bleak view of language, where words have been worn down by deceit and misuse until trust itself feels fragile. It can be taken to mean that speech and writing no longer feel innocent, and it lands in a setting of rumor, propaganda, or manipulation, when even a simple statement has to be examined with caution.
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About David Levithan
American young adult fiction author and editor
David Levithan is an American young adult fiction author and editor. He is known for writing stories that center strong male gay characters, including Boy Meets Boy and Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List. His work has been recognized by the Lambda Literary Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature, with six of his books winning or reaching finalist status in that category. The recognition has made him the most celebrated author in that field.
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Books by David Levithan
Every day
2012
Two Boys Kissing
2015
Someday
2018
The Lover's Dictionary
2011
Boy Meets Boy
2006