My many, many writing friends, who’ve encouraged me and believed in me: Lena Coakley, Nancy Prasad, Wendy Orr, Debbie Ohi, Nelsa Roberto, Erin Thomas, Marina Cohen, Karen Krossing, Anna Kerz, Carolyn Beck, Sarah Hartt-Snowbell, Mahtab Narsimhan, Maureen McGowan, Barbara Greenwood, Kathy Stinson, and Peter Carver. And thank you to the writers whose books I love and who I look up to, who’ve offered me kind words and encouragement: Lois Duncan, Ellen Hopkins, Libba Bray, Barbara Greenwood.
All the readers who’ve written to me, telling me how much Scars and Hunted moved you, touched you, and spoke to you. I treasure your letters, and so appreciate your writing me.
All the librarians and teachers who have helped get my books into readers’ hands. You’re fantastic!
And all the reviewers who’ve reviewed my books and let me and others know how much you enjoyed them. I thank you.
About the Author
CHERYL RAINFIELD, author of the award-winning novel Scars and a survivor of severe abuse, draws upon her own experience to create an intense and highly charged story that heralds the strength and courage of ordinary people.
Cheryl has been applauded for her ability to “write with great empathy and compassion” and to offer insight for teens facing challenges of abuse, bullying, selfharm, and same-sex attraction. She lives in Toronto, Canada.
www.cherylrainfield.com
Footnotes
1. RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network), based on U.S. Department of Justice, National Crime Victimization Survey, 2006–2010. www.rainn.org/get-information/statistics/frequency-of-sexual-assault.
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2. RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network), based on U.S. Department of Justice, 2003 National Crime Victimization Survey. 2003. www.rainn.org/get-information/statistics/sexual-assault-victims.
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3. RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network), based on U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics, Sex Offenses and Offenders. 1997. www.rainn.org/get-information/statistics/sexual-assault-victims.
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