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Leslie Garrett

Freelance writer

Leslie Garrett is a journalist, author and broadcaster whose work has appeared in The Toronto Star and The Globe and Mail among others. Her latest book for children is a biography of Helen Keller. She lives in London, Canada.

Written by Leslie Garrett

A child waving while sitting in a cardboard spaceship with ‘X-1’ on it in front of floral curtains.

essayChildhood and adolescence

You can do it, baby!

Our culture is rich with esteem-boosting platitudes for young dreamers, but the assurances are dishonest and dangerous

Leslie Garrett