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Jon (Animated)'s avatar

This essay is such a powerful tribute to Brown’s bravery and Molly’s joy. It reminded me why stories like Rubyfruit Jungle still matter so much. Thank you for sharing it with such passion and pride.

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Kate Jones's avatar

Thanks!

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Eleanor Jones's avatar

Love Rubyfruit Jungle! What a lovely way to celebrate Pride month this year 🏳️‍🌈

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Kate Jones's avatar

Thank you! I was so pleased to send off the donation last week; people were so generous :))

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TLDR's avatar

I looooooved this book!

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Kate Jones's avatar

So good!

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Claire Holden's avatar

This is fascinating, I learned a lot from your essay and have a new book on the list! I loved the line about Brown buying a rolls royce! Another confident (and joyful) subversion of expectations.

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Kate Jones's avatar

Thanks, Claire! I know, the joy and confidence and self-belief of both Brown and her character are wonderful!

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Petya K. Grady's avatar

I have never read it and didn’t know the origins of the “lavender menace” statement! Thank you so much for this. An immediate add-to-cart for me!

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Kate Jones's avatar

Excellent!! My daughter bought it for me a few years ago; I didn’t know the history of it until later!

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Tali Sarnetzky's avatar

Kate, bless you for this wonderful initiative. And, of course, for the excellent essay on a wonderful writer.

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Kate Jones's avatar

Thank you, Tali, and for your support! 🌈 🏳️‍🌈

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Tali Sarnetzky's avatar

With great joy, my friend. X

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