"After graduation, I wanted to work for 'Sassy', which I loved, but it had folded. So I wound up at 'Seventeen' for three years on staff and two as a contributor, and I wrote these great stories that nobody ever believes 'Seventeen' does. Serious stories for teens about social justice issues - gun control, migrant farm workers."
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Quotes by Gayle Forman
Gayle Forman is an acclaimed American author known for her poignant young adult novels that explore themes of love, loss, and resilience. Born on June 5, 1970, in Los Angeles, California, she began her career as a journalist before transitioning to fiction writing. Her breakout novel, "If I Stay," garnered widespread acclaim and was adapted into a successful film, solidifying her legacy in contemporary literature. With an empathetic voice and a knack for capturing the complexities of adolescence, Forman continues to inspire readers around the world.
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"In order that people who suffer from depression seek treatment without a second thought, the stigmas must further fall until we reach a point in time when that person with leukemia and that person with depression both receive the same level of sympathy and the same level of rigorous treatment. Both people deserve it."
Gayle Forman