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Carla Sosenko

Carla Sosenko is a journalist and author whose work has appeared in The New York Times, Time Out New York, Entertainment Weekly, Cosmopolitan, Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, and other publications. She also co-wrote TikTok star Melissa Dilkes Pateras’s first book, A Dirty Guide to a Clean Home. Sosenko graduated from Boston University with a BA in English and a BS in journalism, and she has an MFA in creative writing from Emerson College.
I'll Look So Hot in a Coffin

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I'll Look So Hot in a Coffin

Books for Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month this February, we are highlighting essential fiction and nonfiction for students, teachers, and parents to share and discuss this month and beyond. Join Penguin Random House Education in celebrating the contributions of Black authors and illustrators by exploring the titles here: BLACK HISTORY – MIDDLE SCHOOL BLACK HISTORY –

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Join Us for a Free Webinar: The Mental Health of Teenage Girls: Causes, Challenges, and Support

Join us Wednesday, February 25, 2026 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST for   The Mental Health of Teenage Girls: Causes, Challenges, and Support   Teenage girls are facing a significant mental health crisis, marked by alarming increases in feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and suicidal ideation. This crisis stems from a complex mix of

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