Margaret Finnegan.

HOUSING; YOUNG adults; POLITICAL science; CHILDREN'S books; INCOME

Margaret Finnegan, author of middle-grade novels, discusses her inspiration for her latest book, "Sunny Parker is Here to Stay." The story follows a young girl who learns to speak up for herself and others when her community opposes an affordable-housing project. Margaret emphasizes the importance of including humor in her work to bring joy and lighten hearts. She also shares her personal experiences with affordable housing and the shame associated with being low-income. Margaret's message in the book is that everyone belongs and has something valuable to say. She is excited about her upcoming project, "Spelling It Out," and enjoys connecting with young audiences. [Extracted from the article]

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