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It's important to tell your story. It's important to listen.

Francesca Lia Block

It's important to tell your story. It's important to listen.

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About Francesca Lia Block

Francesca Lia Block (born December 3, 1962) is an American writer of adult and young-adult literature. She is known for the Weetzie Bat series, which she began while a student at UC Berkeley.