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We’re Girls Like Us: a podcast about The Clique, Pretty Little Liars, and other YA books. Hosted by Chicago writers/comedians/girls, Frannie Comstock and Sophie Krueger, each week Girls Like Us dives in to a facet of YA fiction. Walking the fine line between comedy and analysis, Girls Like Us asks the question, "What does a Literature degree get you?" and answers it with, "A podcast about books for teen girls." Expect guests-a-plenty, ranging from comedians to authors and everything in between. New episodes every Monday. GLU is currently a member of the Frolic Podcast Network by Frolic media...

Just Like Us tells the story of four high school students whose parents entered this country illegally from Mexico. All four of the girls have grown up in the United States, and all four want to live the American dream, but only two have documents. As the girls attempt to make it into college, they discover that only the legal pair see a clear path forward. A coming-of-age story about girlhood and friendship, as well as the resilience required to transcend poverty, Just Like Us is also a book about identity.

What happens when someone sexually assaults you? Who do you tell? Who is going to believe you? Who can understand you? We live in a world where we know it happens but we never think that is going to happen to us nor to someone we know. TV represents these victims as running through the park, or in college, what about us? The "others" Who is our voice? What happens when it's someone we know? #girlslikeusCharlotte and Venus will narrate an event that has changed their lives forever but has also made them stronger. Through this, they hope to not only bring awareness but also let you know that you...