Paige Rawl is an accomplished speaker and an inspirational figure
for the tens of thousands of kids to whom she has spoken. Today,
Paige is a national youth advocate, antibullying crusader, and
powerful HIV/AIDS educator. Paige has been featured in multiple
national media outlets, including USA Today, People magazine,
Seventeen magazine, Nick News with Linda Ellerbee, the Huffington
Post, and Poz magazine. Since Paige was eight years old, she has
participated enthusiastically in pageants. Most recently, Paige was
Miss Indiana Teen Essence 2011 and Miss Indiana High School America
2012. She is currently a student at Ball State University, where
she plans to study molecular biology.
Ali Benjamin's work has appeared in print, online, and on
television. She lives with her family in rural Massachusetts.
"Rawl and Benjamin deftly capture the mindset of middle schooler Paige with anecdotes that reveal the teen's innocence and na�vet�. They tackle tough subjects such as suicide delicately but honestly. Readers will come away feeling inspired by Rawl's work as an HIV/AIDS speaker and anti-bullying advocate." -- Kirkus Reviews"This realistic and honest biography of a young woman living with HIV will draw readers in, shedding light on this difficult topic. The book beautifully conveys what it's like to grow up with HIV, dispelling myths about the virus and imparting useful knowledge." -- School Library Journal
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