Meet the Spring 2019 You Matter Blogger Council!

Name: Laurie
Age: 25
Living in: Boston
If you could see one movie again (or read one book again) for the first time, which one would it be and why? Harry Potter! This will forever be my favorite book series and it would be amazing to relive the magic with fresh eyes!

Name: Irina
Age: 18
Living in: Ohio
If you could see one movie again (or read one book again) for the first time, which one would it be and why? I would want to re-read Speak. This book means a lot to me and had a large impact on my life. I enjoyed reading this book so much and I wouldn’t hesitate to read it again for the first time.

Name: Devinn
Age: 25
Living in: Texas
If you could see one movie again (or read one book again) for the first time, which one would it be and why? I would choose to jump into the pages of The Child Called It. This book was very influential to me in my early years as an independent thinker and dare I say made me even more empathic being. There was a sense of connection I had to the author, Dave Pezler, through the pain he had experienced in his life time. The vulnerability to share the story of his life’s traumas was and still is a sign of strength to me. Stepping back into the suburban setting of this story would certainly feel relatable to many of the readers that chose to buckle in to this narrative just like I had.

Name: Eric
Age: 23
Living in: Chicago
If you could see one movie again (or read one book again) for the first time, which one would it be and why? The Harry Potter Series. When I discovered the Harry Potter books, I like so many others became immediately obsessed. I tried to memorize every detail and own as much physical memorabilia I could afford. It was an escape from my 7th and 8th grade reality, but more importantly Harry Potter gave me an opportunity to see myself differently. My captivation with the vast and magical world, in of itself, brought an independence and authenticity to my identity that I hadn’t experienced before, and one I would grow from to greater trust myself and others.

Name: Lexa
Age: 20
Living in: New York City
If you could see one movie again (or read one book again) for the first time, which one would it be and why? If I could rewatch a movie it would be 47 Meters Down. The movie was entertaining, exciting, and had a twist ending that I would want to experience for the first time again.

Name: Jay
Age: 17
Living in: New Jersey
If you could see one movie again (or read one book again) for the first time, which one would it be and why? Call me by your name or The Hunger Games.

Name: Julia Welham
Age: 20
Living in: Montana
If you could see one movie again (or read one book again) for the first time, which one would it be and why? If I could read one book again for the first time it would be any book in the Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan. I remember the excitement of waiting for a new book to be released and then to come to the library and of reading the book for the first time with my sister.