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Lena made a face. She almost never wore makeup she didn't have to. You know, it's not like we all sign a contract with Maybelline when we turn thirteen.

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Kami Garcia
Age: 52
Born: 1972
Born: March 25
Artist
Novelist
Teacher
Writer
Washington
District of Columbia
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Lena
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Thirteen
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