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Auriane Desombre

Auriane Desombre is a middle school teacher and author of love stories for teens and tweens, including I Think I Love You, The Sister Split, I Love You S'More, and Love in Ruins. She currently lives in Los Angeles with her wife and daughter, their badly behaved dog, and an ever-growing collection of houseplants (most of which are pretty well behaved).
Love in Ruins
I Love You S'more
I Think I Love You

Books

Love in Ruins
I Love You S'more
I Think I Love You
Together, Apart

Mental Health Awareness Month Resources

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Books for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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