"In 'The Girl Who Chased Away Sorrow,' part of the 'Dear America' series, I took my childhood bravery and stubbornness and put that at the core of the Navajo girl, Sarah Nita. It helped me to identify with her survival and to write about her courageous journey and that of her people."

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About Ann Warren Turner

American author of fiction and nonfiction for children and young adults, often focused on history, biography, and social themes. She has published widely used educational and trade titles for younger readers.

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